A new streaming service launched this week, offering exclusive content from popular directors and actors at a monthly subscription fee.

A school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on diversity and inclusionA tech company released a new productivity app that helps users manage their to-do lists

A community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchenA bakery started making "sourdough bread" that fermented for 48 hours for better flavorA coffee shop hosted a "charity fundraiser" where $1 from each drink sold went to a local school

A university opened a new career center to help students find internships and jobsA taxi company added a "lost and found" feature to its app to help riders recover lost items

A fashion store started selling "sustainable denim" made from recycled cotton

A library started offering "digital literacy classes" for seniors learning to use smartphonesTravel magazine features article on top budget travel destinations for next year

Research finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in childrenShoe brand releases new line of sneakers made from recycled plastic bottles

Coast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastal areasBook club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussion

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• ·A study found that spending time with pets can improve mental health in elderly people
• ·A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use smartphones
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade in-flight Wi-Fi to faster speeds
• ·The city council banned the use of plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes
• ·A bakery started delivering fresh pastries to local hotels and cafes every morning
• ·The local community organized a fundraiser to support a new animal shelter
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for arthritis to reduce pain
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open stores in Australia and New Zealand
• ·A toy company released a line of science kits that let kids conduct real experiments at home
• ·Research shows that meditation practice lowers blood pressure in hypertensive patients
• ·A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from around the world
• ·A small business owner expanded their store to include a gift shop section with local products
• ·City council votes to increase funding for public transportation
• ·A professional baseball player signed a six-year contract worth $195 million with a new team
• ·Research finds that keeping a garden improves physical activity levels
• ·An airline announced it would add new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelers