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

A city launched a bike safety program for kids, giving away free helmets and lessonsA scientist discovered a way to convert plastic waste into clean fuel

A pet store started offering supplies for exotic pets like reptiles and birdsA restaurant added a vegan menu with 12 new plant-based dishesA school district hired a new PE teacher to add yoga and kickboxing classes

A tech company released a language-learning app that uses games to teach vocabularyA community garden donated 220 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchen

A bakery introduced low-sugar cookies with whole-grain flour, popular with parents

A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from 8 different countriesLocal police reported a 17% drop in traffic accidents after installing new speed cameras

Tech firm Microsoft unveiled a new software tool to help businesses manage remote teamsA heavy dust storm swept through the western desert region reducing visibility to less than a mile

The United Nations released a report urging countries to increase funding for global vaccine accessA popular pizza chain announced plans to open 40 new locations in midwestern states next year

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• ·Geologists study effects of climate change on mountain glaciers
• ·Local farmers protested low crop prices demanding government production cost support
• ·A museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about history
• ·The local museum hosted a night at the museum event with special tours and activities
• ·The government launched a program to provide free internet access to low-income households
• ·A major retail chain announced plans to open 50 new stores in small towns over the next two years
• ·The national ballet company announced its upcoming season will feature a new production of a classic tale
• ·Research shows that walking on grass improves balance in seniors
• ·Local boutiques reported a surge in sales of handmade products during the holiday season
• ·A hotel added a rooftop bar with views of the city skyline
• ·A fire broke out in a historic building in the city center, causing extensive damage to its interior.
• ·The federal reserve indicated it may lower interest rates slightly to stimulate economic growth
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant specializing in local cuisine
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a deadly disease
• ·Scientists discovered a way to use bacteria to break down oil spills more quickly
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport terminal to handle increased passenger traffic