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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• ·The space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past life
• ·The government increased funding for cancer research to find new treatments and cures
• ·The country’s export of electronic goods increased by 23% this year
• ·The postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines to accommodate late shoppers
• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stalls
• ·Candle company releases new scents inspired by mountain forests and ocean breezes
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·Weather conditions improved allowing outdoor sports events to resume after a week of rain
• ·Researchers found that chronic stress can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 35%
• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread that ferments for 48 hours
• ·A national park reported record attendance during the summer months due to improved facilities
• ·A study showed that walking 30 minutes a day can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes
• ·A study found that playing video games can improve hand-eye coordination and reaction time
• ·A popular bakery chain announced it will open 25 new locations in coastal cities next spring
• ·A local art museum opened an exhibit featuring works by emerging artists from the community
• ·The city installed a new parking app that lets users reserve spots and pay for parking online