Ambulance service expands coverage to rural communities with new stations

Furniture store sells eco-friendly sofas made from recycled materialsLibrary offers free access to online language learning tools

Skateboard competition awards $10,000 prize to professional riderResearch indicates that getting enough sleep improves creativityJuice bar uses cold-press technology to make nutrient-rich juices

Animal shelter partners with pet store to offer discounted adoption feesNewspaper reports on growth of small businesses in downtown area

Astronomers discover new planet in habitable zone of nearby star

Running club hosts 10K race to raise money for children’s hospitalAn airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight Wi-Fi to provide faster internet access

Local police hosted a safety fair to teach residents about home security and crime preventionInternational medical team develops new treatment for drug resistant tuberculosis

Local elementary school installs solar panels to reduce energy costsTech company releases smart home device that monitors and adjusts indoor air quality

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• ·A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to split fares with friends
• ·A farmers market started accepting mobile payments to make transactions easier for vendors
• ·Chemists make cleaning products from natural ingredients like vinegar
• ·Local farmers protested against low crop prices demanding government support to cover production costs
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from hidden fees on airline tickets and hotel stays
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey
• ·Archaeologists discovered an ancient temple in a remote area dating back over 2300 years
• ·Public libraries extended their opening hours to meet community demand
• ·Bloggers attend conference focused on content creation and digital marketing
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 13 million children by 2030
• ·A bookstore started donating books to local prisons
• ·Local farmers reported a record harvest of tomatoes thanks to favorable summer weather
• ·A library added a collection of audiobooks for seniors who have trouble reading print
• ·Farmers used organic fertilizers to improve the quality of their produce
• ·A local restaurant won a James Beard Award for its innovative cuisine
• ·A taxi company added a lost and found feature to its app