Local schools updated their curriculum to include more practical skills

Candle company donates portion of sales to reforestation projectsAmbulance service offers free CPR training to community members

TV show wins best comedy award at national television awardsResearch finds that gardening improves mental health in people with anxietyPlant store offers tips for caring for succulents and cacti

Park officials close trails during nesting season to protect bird populationsNewsletter provides advice on preparing homes for winter weather

Scientists collaborate with international teams to study climate change impacts

The government announced a new $480 million funding package to support small businesses hit by recent economic challengesA bakery introduced a line of low-sugar cookies for health-conscious customers

A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from around the worldA university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science

A taxi company added a "wheelchair-accessible" filter to its appA fashion store started selling vintage-inspired clothing for young adults

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• ·A heatwave in the southwest pushed temperatures to over 100 degrees for five consecutive days
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·A library hosted a tech help session for seniors that taught 50 people how to use smartphones and tablets
• ·The city council approved the construction of a new water treatment plant
• ·A city started a new program to collect and recycle old electronics to reduce e-waste
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing, with a budget of $100 million.
• ·A taxi company added 15 electric vehicles to its fleet, cutting carbon emissions by 25%
• ·A famous actor donated their collection of movie memorabilia to a film museum
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life
• ·Community organizes cleanup event to remove trash from local lake
• ·A bookstore expanded its collection of books in Spanish, French, and Mandarin
• ·The local museum hosted a lecture series with experts talking about various historical topics
• ·A construction project to renovate an old library began this week
• ·The space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past life
• ·Researchers created a biodegradable plastic bag that breaks down in soil within three months
• ·A farm began selling grass-fed beef at a local butcher shop