A tech startup raised $250 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.5 billion

A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental scienceA taxi company added a "wheelchair-accessible" filter to its app

A fashion store started selling vintage-inspired clothing for young adultsA library started offering "book rentals by mail" for homebound patronsA farm started selling "honey sticks" as a healthy snack for kids

A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshopA software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goals

A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in need

A grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and granola barsResearchers found that spending time in parks reduces stress in city residents

The government started a program to help people quit smokingA popular coffee chain announced it will source coffee beans from sustainable farms

Doctors developed a new surgical tool to make operations less invasiveThe community center offered free tutoring for students

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• ·Heavy snowfall in the northern states closed highways and canceled over 200 flights
• ·Health officials issued a public warning about a rise in seasonal flu cases, urging vulnerable groups to get vaccinated.
• ·A major clothing brand announced it will expand its size range to include plus sizes
• ·Art gallery showcases works by local artists with disabilities
• ·The stock market rebounded after a week of losses following positive job growth data
• ·The local community organized a beach clean-up event that collected 3 tons of trash
• ·A severe drought led to water shortages in many cities in the region
• ·A study found that spending time with pets can lower stress hormones and improve mood in adults.
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·A city launched a recycling program that rewards residents with discounts at local stores for proper sorting
• ·A local restaurant won a national award for its innovative cuisine
• ·A local community organized a festival to celebrate cultural diversity featuring music dance and food from different countries
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that can store solar energy for nighttime use
• ·A new study showed that air pollution can affect cognitive function in older adults
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves enough energy to power a home for 10 years
• ·A school district hired 10 new teachers to reduce class sizes in middle and high schools