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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• ·The school district launched an anti-bullying hotline for students to report incidents
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine to protect farm animals from a contagious disease
• ·A city launched a campaign to promote local businesses
• ·A city installed more streetlights in residential areas to improve safety at night
• ·The government announced tax incentives for companies investing in renewable energy
• ·Marine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 7% per year
• ·Doctors recommended that people limit their intake of sugary drinks for better health
• ·A national park started a volunteer program to clean up litter from its beaches and trails
• ·Postal workers deliver packages ahead of schedule during busy holiday season
• ·Engineers design energy efficient heating systems for office buildings
• ·A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2.5 feet of snow and closing airports
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibition to honor the life and work of a famous scientist
• ·A team of engineers designed a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building walls
• ·A local library started offering free computer classes for senior citizens
• ·The government provided grants to farmers who grow crops for local food banks
• ·The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemic