A taxi company started offering pet-friendly rides to allow customers to travel with their furry companions

A new study showed that drinking plenty of water can improve skin hydration and elasticityThe government increased funding for research into treatments for rare genetic diseases

A major sports league changed its schedule to reduce the number of games played on weekendsResearchers developed a new method to turn seawater into fresh drinking water at a lower costThe school district announced it will provide free school supplies for all elementary students

Scientists found evidence that climate change is causing glaciers to melt at a faster rateThe city council banned the use of plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes

A popular streaming service added thousands of classic movies to its library

Researchers found that regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease in middle-aged adultsPet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services

Park rangers teach visitors about fire prevention in wilderness areasNewspaper covers story of local farmer who switched to organic farming

Astronomers share new photos of Saturn’s rings from space probeCross country team wins state championship with record breaking time

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• ·The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet
• ·A research team developed a new vaccine for a common animal disease
• ·A famous author announced a new book that will be released next year after a 10-year hiatus
• ·The national basketball team hired a new coach with international experience
• ·Local police started a program to teach bicycle safety to elementary school students
• ·A new electric vehicle model was released with a driving range of over 400 miles on a single charge
• ·A bookstore chain started a program to donate books to prisons and community centers
• ·A pet store started offering monthly wellness checks for dogs and cats at a discounted rate
• ·The transportation agency announced plans to add 10 new subway stations to the city’s transit system
• ·A tech startup launched a new device that helps monitor home energy use
• ·A new video game streaming service launched with a library of over 500 classic games
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour to promote their new album, with shows scheduled in 30 countries next year.
• ·A software company offered a free trial of its program to attract new customers
• ·A research study found that spending time in forests can reduce stress hormones in the body
• ·Pharmacy offers walk in flu shot clinics for busy professionals during lunch hours
• ·Bird watchers document first sighting of rare warbler species in state park