A small business owner started a podcast about entrepreneurship that gained 10,000 listeners

A construction company built a new school in a growing neighborhoodA research study showed that spending time in nature can reduce anxiety

A local café started offering catering services for eventsA government agency updated its tax filing system to make it easier for taxpayersA sports league announced plans to expand to more cities next year

A city added more benches in parks and along sidewalksA tech company collaborated with a car manufacturer to develop self driving technology

A farm started a petting zoo to attract families to its property

A museum hosted a lecture on space exploration by an astronautThe government approved a new infrastructure plan to repair aging roads and bridges across the state

Scientists identified a new strain of bacteria that could help break down plastic waste more efficientlyA major retail chain announced plans to open 50 new stores in small towns over the next two years

Heavy rainfall led to mudslides in mountainous areas blocking several key highwaysInternational organizations donated $20 million in aid to support communities affected by a recent hurricane

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• ·A study found that listening to music while working can increase productivity by up to 15% in some people.
• ·Astronomers detected a new planet that may have conditions suitable for life
• ·A taxi company added a wheelchair-accessible filter to its app for easier booking
• ·Researchers studied the effects of sleep deprivation on driving ability
• ·A supermarket chain started donating unsold produce to local food banks daily
• ·Geologists study impact of melting glaciers on sea level rise in Arctic region
• ·A fast-food chain added plant-based chicken sandwiches to all its locations nationwide
• ·A airline improved its on time departure rate by upgrading its scheduling software
• ·A restaurant started offering take-and-bake meals for customers to cook at home
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport in a growing coastal city
• ·The national soccer league announced plans to expand with two new teams
• ·A celebrity chef published a cookbook with recipes for quick and healthy meals
• ·A heat advisory was issued for southern states with temperatures expected to reach 105°F
• ·A community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen
• ·A snowstorm canceled over 500 flights and closed schools in the northeast
• ·A tech startup released a new app that helps users find and book affordable local workshops