A tech startup raised $250 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.5 billion

A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental scienceA taxi company added a "wheelchair-accessible" filter to its app

A fashion store started selling vintage-inspired clothing for young adultsA library started offering "book rentals by mail" for homebound patronsA farm started selling "honey sticks" as a healthy snack for kids

A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshopA software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goals

A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in need

A grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and granola barsResearchers found that spending time in parks reduces stress in city residents

The government started a program to help people quit smokingA popular coffee chain announced it will source coffee beans from sustainable farms

Doctors developed a new surgical tool to make operations less invasiveThe community center offered free tutoring for students

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• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest area
• ·A study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 36% compared to a meat-heavy diet
• ·Research finds that drinking chamomile tea improves sleep quality in seniors
• ·Engineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes cooler in summer and warmer in winter
• ·A national park announced it will extend its hours during the summer months
• ·A study found that listening to music while working can improve productivity for some people
• ·A study published in a top medical journal found daily exercise can improve mental health by reducing anxiety symptoms
• ·A social media platform removed fake accounts to improve user experience
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will source all its coffee beans from fair-trade farms by 2025
• ·Engineers developed a new solar panel 50% more efficient than current models
• ·A new study showed that eating breakfast can help maintain a healthy weight
• ·Scientists at NASA developed a new spacesuit material that can withstand extreme temperatures on Mars (-153°C to 20°C)
• ·The stock market experienced a slight increase following positive economic reports
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth year in a row
• ·The national park service announced plans to build new hiking trails in a popular park
• ·A famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became a bestseller on international book lists