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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• ·Doctors warned about the dangers of excessive sugar consumption
• ·Local schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester
• ·A professional soccer team signed a young player from a local youth league
• ·Scientists have discovered a new type of bacteria that can break down plastic waste in record time
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to recycle more plastic and paper
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in 15 years due to job growth in tech and healthcare
• ·Local police increased security at public events following recent safety concerns
• ·The railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for passengers who book in advance
• ·A scientist developed a new type of battery that lasts twice as long as traditional batteries
• ·Bird watchers spot rare migratory bird in local wetland preserve
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·The local museum hosted a “science day” with hands-on experiments for kids and families
• ·A bookstore launched a teen book club focusing on young adult novels with diverse characters and themes
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer
• ·The government started a program to help farmers adopt sustainable farming methods
• ·A new study showed that regular participation in team sports improves social skills in children