The country’s manufacturing sector expanded by 2.3% in October driven by demand for industrial machinery

A community garden donated a portion of its harvest to a local animal shelter to feed the animalsA bakery started using organic ingredients in all of its products to appeal to health-conscious customers

A coffee shop partnered with a local charity to donate a portion of its sales to support homeless youthA university research team found that social media use can increase feelings of loneliness in young adultsA taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to better serve customers with disabilities

A fashion store started offering "custom fitting" services to ensure clothes fit customers perfectlyA library started offering "book delivery services" to homebound seniors and people with disabilities

A farm invested in a new greenhouse to grow vegetables year-round and supply local markets in the winter

A fire department conducted a training exercise with other local emergency services to prepare for natural disastersThe national basketball team qualified for the international tournament

Local communities organized events to celebrate cultural heritageA library started offering "book delivery services" to homebound seniors and people with disabilities

The government provided financial aid to families affected by natural disastersA new species of bird was spotted in a national park