A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social understanding

A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’tA local animal shelter rescued over 130 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homes

A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarterA global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year

A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.5 mmHg in adults with hypertensionLocal residents celebrated the opening of a new community center which includes a gym library and youth club

Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry

A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residentsA airline reduced its carbon emissions by using more fuel efficient planes

A charity started a program to provide free meals to elderly peopleA university organized a conference on global health issues

A local bookstore started a program to donate books to prisonsA city council voted to increase the minimum wage for city employees

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• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new skate park in a public park
• ·Astronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant star
• ·Local boutiques reported a surge in sales of handmade products during the holiday season
• ·A musician released a new single that was played on 20 regional radio stations
• ·Scientists discovered a way to use algae to produce biofuel
• ·A city added more streetlights in residential areas to improve safety
• ·A severe earthquake struck a coastal town causing significant damage to buildings and leading to several injuries
• ·The police department launched an app that lets users report traffic violations with photos
• ·A severe storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power outages and forcing coastal residents to evacuate
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·A local theater showed a foreign film series to introduce audiences to international cinema
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·Doctors developed a new surgical tool to make operations less invasive
• ·Local school board approves budget for new science labs and sports facilities
• ·Public library partners with local bookstore to host monthly author events
• ·Scientists at a leading university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating Alzheimer’s disease using new drug compounds