A taxi company started offering "late-night safe rides" for students and workers

A tech company released a new app that helps users manage their financesA community garden donated 100 pounds of green beans to a local food bank

A bakery introduced a line of gluten-free bread that tastes like traditional wheat breadA coffee shop hosted a book reading event with a local authorA university opened a new science lab with state-of-the-art equipment

A taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet cutting fuel costs by 40%A fashion store started selling handmade scarves from local knitters

A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week

A farm started selling "pick-your-own strawberries" during the summerResearchers found that certain types of mushrooms can remove heavy metals from contaminated soil

The school board voted to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more extracurricular activitiesA popular social media platform launched a new feature to help users detect fake news

The fire department rescued a family of five from a house fire in the early morning hoursScientists discovered that spending too much time sitting increases the risk of heart disease

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• ·A tech startup launched an app to help people manage their personal finances
• ·Firefighters use thermal imaging cameras to locate missing hiker in forest
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 500 bicycles available at 30 different stations
• ·A software company released an update to its popular app that fixes bugs and adds new features
• ·A popular restaurant chain is expanding to three new locations
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·Scientists discovered a new method to purify water that is cheaper and more effective than current methods
• ·Scientists discovered a new type of bee that pollinates crops more efficiently than others
• ·A team of veterinarians opened a clinic that specializes in treating exotic pets
• ·Firefighters rescued a family’s pet cat from a burning house in the middle of the night
• ·The public transit system added 30 new wheelchair-accessible trains to its fleet
• ·The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 1-2 days
• ·Medical researchers found that regular yoga practice can reduce muscle soreness by 28% in athletes
• ·A major sports league changed its rules to ensure the safety of athletes
• ·A community organized a neighborhood potluck that featured dishes from 25 different cultures
• ·A research study showed that meditation helps reduce anxiety