A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or more

Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leaderResearch indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travelPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and faunaNewspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms

Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescopeCross country team sets new school record at state championship meet

Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills

Bakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customersAn energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years

A drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn productionA study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in reading and math classes

The government increased funding for public libraries to update their digital resources and book collectionsA museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cameras from the 19th and 20th centuries

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• ·Local residents held a protest against the construction of a new factory near a residential area
• ·Fire department installs new smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents
• ·Dietitian recommends adding leafy greens to daily meals for iron and vitamin K
• ·Research finds that reading before bed helps improve sleep quality in adults
• ·Car company unveils electric SUV with range of over 300 miles on single charge
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of ant in the rainforests of Brazil
• ·Biologists create new pesticide that is safe for bees
• ·Weather conditions increased the risk of wildfires in California and Oregon
• ·A tech startup released a new device that helps monitor heart health at home
• ·A supermarket chain started selling pre-packaged meal kits for two people at $10 each
• ·A small business started selling handmade candles with natural scents that were featured in a lifestyle blog
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on pottery making for adults and children
• ·A community organized a 5K run to raise money for a local animal rescue shelter
• ·Scientists conducted a study on the impact of noise pollution on urban wildlife
• ·A golfer won a tournament by two strokes after a final round of exceptional play
• ·A school district hired a new PE teacher to add yoga and kickboxing classes