A new app was released to help people learn foreign languages

A bookstore chain started a program to donate books to prisons and community centersWeather experts reported that this year’s spring has been the wettest in 50 years

A team of veterinarians provided free spay and neuter services to low-income pet ownersResearchers discovered that drinking green tea regularly may lower the risk of certain cancersThe city’s public transport system announced it will add more night buses on weekends

A major airline launched new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelersA local artist created a series of murals highlighting the city’s history of civil rights

The stock market experienced a small dip after news of a potential trade dispute

A charity raised $1.5 million to build wells in villages without clean waterPet sitting service expands to offer more flexible scheduling options

Park rangers lead guided hikes to teach visitors about local wildlifeNewspaper reports on success of local farmers market in supporting small farms

Astronomers release new images of distant galaxy taken by space telescopeCross country team sets new school record at state competition

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• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·Scientists discovered that a common herb has anti-inflammatory properties
• ·The government increased funding for cancer research to find new treatments and cures
• ·A bakery won a gold medal at an international baking competition for its sourdough bread
• ·A school started a robotics club where students build and program robots
• ·Researchers found that a plant-based diet reduces heart disease risk
• ·A new study revealed that excessive social media use is linked to feelings of loneliness in teens
• ·A charity raised funds to provide clean water to villages in developing countries
• ·A fashion store donated unsold clothing to a homeless shelter instead of throwing it away
• ·A hotel started offering pet-friendly rooms with beds and bowls for guests’ animals
• ·A farm started selling pick-your-own strawberries during the summer
• ·A school district hired a new guidance counselor to provide support to students’ mental health and academic goals
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by an astronaut who spent six months on the International Space Station
• ·Researchers developed a new battery that can charge electric vehicles in under 15 minutes
• ·Researchers found that learning a second language at an early age improves brain development
• ·A popular TV show aired its series finale last night attracting millions of viewers and sparking online discussion