A taxi company started offering pet-friendly rides to allow customers to travel with their furry companions

A new study showed that drinking plenty of water can improve skin hydration and elasticityThe government increased funding for research into treatments for rare genetic diseases

A major sports league changed its schedule to reduce the number of games played on weekendsResearchers developed a new method to turn seawater into fresh drinking water at a lower costThe school district announced it will provide free school supplies for all elementary students

Scientists found evidence that climate change is causing glaciers to melt at a faster rateThe city council banned the use of plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes

A popular streaming service added thousands of classic movies to its library

Researchers found that regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease in middle-aged adultsPet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services

Park rangers teach visitors about fire prevention in wilderness areasNewspaper covers story of local farmer who switched to organic farming

Astronomers share new photos of Saturn’s rings from space probeCross country team wins state championship with record breaking time

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• ·A sports equipment store sponsored a youth soccer league, covering the cost of uniforms and equipment
• ·Scientists found a new planet that may have the conditions to support life
• ·A study found that students who listen to instrumental music while studying retain 10% more information
• ·Movie theater offers family friendly matinees with reduced ticket prices
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to three leaders in the fields of science and education
• ·A school started a chess club that competed in a regional tournament and placed third
• ·A bookstore hosted a workshop on creative writing
• ·A community garden hosted a harvest festival with live music and a potluck of garden-grown food
• ·A sports stadium is being renovated to host next year’s championship
• ·A tennis player won their first Grand Slam title at the age of 32
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to encourage people to recycle electronic waste
• ·A charity organized a toy drive for children in foster care during the holiday season
• ·Teachers called for more funding to improve classroom resources
• ·Public libraries extended their opening hours to meet community demand
• ·Researchers found that eating fish high in omega-3s can improve brain health
• ·Researchers found that learning a second language improves cognitive function in children