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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• ·Research finds that gardening improves mood in people with anxiety
• ·A professional sports team hired a new head coach with a history of leading teams to championship wins
• ·A global trade agreement was signed by 18 countries to reduce tariffs and boost economic cooperation
• ·A major airline revealed plans to add 18 new international routes by the end of the year
• ·The government launched a program to train unemployed youth for jobs in the renewable energy sector
• ·Astronomers shared new images of a black hole captured by a global network of telescopes
• ·A gym started a rehabilitation program for people recovering from injuries
• ·A coffee shop started selling matcha lattes with oat milk as a dairy-free option
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of deep-sea fish during an expedition in the Pacific Ocean
• ·A musician released a new album that topped the streaming charts within 48 hours of its release
• ·Scientists developed a faster diagnostic test for a common childhood illness that delivers results in 15 minutes
• ·The stock market fluctuated due to uncertainty about government economic policies
• ·A community organized a charity run that raised $10,000 for a local hospital’s children’s ward
• ·A research study showed that listening to classical music can improve focus in students
• ·A software company released an update to its app that fixed bugs and added new features
• ·A popular TV show was renewed for a fifth season due to high ratings and critical praise