A severe storm hit the east coast overnight, causing power outages for over 100,000 residents and closing several major highways.

A tech company allowed its employees to work from home three days a week which improved employee satisfactionA community garden received a grant to build a new greenhouse that extends its growing season

A coffee shop started a loyalty program that rewards customers with a free drink after 10 purchasesA university opened a new research center focused on finding solutions to climate changeA taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to book rides and track their driver

A study showed that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of osteoporosis by 40%A small business owner started a podcast to share tips for other entrepreneurs in the industry

A city hosted a holiday parade that featured 50 floats and was watched by 10,000 people

A farm started offering tours to teach visitors about sustainable agriculture practicesA national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with fish

A clothing store started selling its products online through a new websiteA city launched a bike sharing program to reduce traffic congestion

A research team developed a new vaccine for a common animal diseaseA bookstore hosted a book fair featuring local authors

(责任编辑：Budget Finds)

• ·A study found that remote work has increased employee satisfaction by 35% in tech firms
• ·Wildlife rescue group transports injured owl to rehabilitation center
• ·A grocery store started offering online recipe suggestions based on the items customers have in their cart
• ·A major clothing brand announced it will offer sizes from XS to 6XL to be more inclusive
• ·Local authorities launched a recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and laptops
• ·Car manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a universal charging network for electric vehicles
• ·A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents
• ·The national soccer team hired a new head coach with international experience
• ·A tech firm announced permanent work-from-home options for all employees
• ·A city planted 1,000 new trees along major streets to improve air quality and provide shade
• ·A university opened a career center to help students find internships and jobs
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on traditional pottery making led by a local artist
• ·Scientists discovered a new star system with five planets including one in the habitable zone
• ·A famous chef released a new cookbook with restaurant recipes that sold out its first print run
• ·A national park started a program to protect endangered sea turtles nesting on its beaches
• ·The government announced tax deductions for businesses that donate to animal shelters