A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities

A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social understandingA small business owner expanded their online store to ship products to 12 countries

A city launched a recycling rewards program, giving residents discounts for proper sortingA scientist published a research paper about a new treatment for Alzheimer’s diseaseA pet store started offering "puppy training classes" for new dog owners

A restaurant started offering "chef’s table" experiences, where diners watch meals being preparedA school district updated its curriculum to include lessons on climate change and sustainability

A tech company released an app that helps users find local events like concerts and farmers markets

A community garden hosted a "tomato growing contest" with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruitsThe government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending

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 2035

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• ·A restaurant chain announced it would add 15 new plant-based menu items to its locations nationwide
• ·A sports team won a state championship
• ·A wildlife conservation group launched a campaign to protect sea turtles
• ·The postal service announced it will expand its package delivery service to include Sunday deliveries
• ·Researchers found that vitamin D deficiency is linked to increased fatigue in adults
• ·Clothing brand creates line of clothing using recycled plastic bottles from oceans
• ·The police department launched a new program to teach self-defense to senior citizens
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel
• ·Police arrested six individuals suspected of running a fraudulent online shopping scheme
• ·The national parliament approved a new infrastructure plan including funding for roads bridges and airports
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the southern neighborhood
• ·Researchers studied the impact of noise pollution on sleep quality in urban areas
• ·A photographer captured photos of a rare bird species in a nearby nature reserve that were featured in a wildlife magazine
• ·Survey shows 80% of parents want more mental health support in schools
• ·The government increased funding for public transportation to add more buses during rush hour
• ·A farm started selling honey sticks as a healthy snack for kids