A smartphone company offered a trade in program for old phones to reduce electronic waste

A study found that daily walking can reduce the risk of stroke in older adultsThe space agency successfully landed a probe on a comet to collect samples

A coffee chain announced it will source all its beans from sustainable farmsThe city council approved a project to build a new community center in the suburbsArchaeologists found evidence of an ancient civilization in a cave system

Car companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving technologyA drought led to water conservation measures in cities across the western states

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying cell biology

A community organization offered free job training programs for unemployed residentsA pet rescue organization started a "pet food bank" for low-income pet owners

A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinksA school district started a mentorship program for new teachers

A tech startup released a new app that helps users find local fitness classesA community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween

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• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·Scientists developed a new type of vaccine for a common illness
• ·Pharmacy offers walk in flu shot clinics for busy professionals during lunch hours
• ·Environmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 5 tons of waste
• ·A coffee shop began offering free refills for customers who bring their own reusable cups
• ·A local theater hosted a festival featuring plays by emerging playwrights
• ·A school district started a summer school program for students who need extra help
• ·Bus company adds new routes to connect suburban areas to downtown
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to adopt a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·The government passed a law requiring all new buildings to meet green energy standards
• ·Retailer introduces app that lets customers scan and pay without checkout lines
• ·A museum hosted a photography workshop for beginners led by a professional photographer
• ·Plant nursery sells native plants that support local pollinators
• ·The city’s public transport system added more wheelchair-accessible buses
• ·Mathematicians develop new formula to solve complex equations
• ·The government agreed to a $3 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund to stabilize its currency