The transportation department announced it would make all buses wheelchair-accessible by next year

The national basketball league announced changes to its playoff formatA tech company released a new software tool to help small businesses manage finances

The government provided grants to farmers who adopt organic farming practicesA new zoo opened a conservation center for endangered big catsResearchers studied the impact of urbanization on local bird populations

Local police solved a decades-old cold case using advanced DNA technologyA popular coffee chain introduced a new seasonal drink made with local ingredients

The city council approved plans to build a new skate park in a suburban neighborhood

Scientists discovered a new plant species with potential medicinal propertiesA major grocery chain announced it will stop selling single-use plastic bags in all stores

A high school robotics team won first place in a regional competitionA tech company released a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels

Farmers in the southern region reported a 15% increase in tomato harvests this seasonA city installed 30 new pedestrian crosswalks with LED lights to improve safety

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• ·A study found that volunteering 2 hours a week can improve overall happiness
• ·Online platform launches new feature to connect freelance workers with clients
• ·Astronomers shared new images of a black hole captured by a global network of telescopes
• ·Scientists collaborate with global teams to study climate change
• ·Local residents protested against the construction of a new factory
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade candles online that shipped to 30 states
• ·A city launched a “no litter” campaign, distributing trash bags and installing more waste bins
• ·Coast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastal areas
• ·A charity raised over $1 million to build wells for clean water in African villages
• ·Volunteers cleaned up 6 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debris
• ·Survey shows that consumer confidence has increased this quarter
• ·A city added more public benches in downtown areas for pedestrians
• ·The school district announced it will replace all old textbooks with digital tablets for students
• ·The university conducted research on the use of technology in education
• ·Weather conditions forced the closure of several highways due to heavy snow
• ·The World Bank approved a $1.2 billion loan to help a developing country build clean water systems