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 airline offered discounted tickets for families traveling during school breaks
• ·A museum hosted a photography workshop for beginners led by a professional photographer
• ·Researchers found that using natural skincare products reduces the risk of skin irritation and allergies
• ·A popular pizza chain announced plans to open 40 new locations in midwestern states next year
• ·Candle company supports reforestation with each sale
• ·A study found that spending 45 minutes outdoors daily can reduce symptoms of depression by 30%
• ·Engineers design new system to reduce energy use in office buildings
• ·Theater group puts on outdoor production of Romeo and Juliet in city park
• ·Engineers completed a new bridge connecting two cities that had been separated by a river
• ·Archaeologists discovered ancient tools made from stone in a cave system
• ·Study shows that pets reduce anxiety in college students
• ·The World Bank approved a $1.2 billion loan to help a developing country build clean water systems
• ·Local farmers markets started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits
• ·A university opened a new art gallery featuring works by current students and alumni
• ·A local school won a national award for its environmental education program
• ·Researchers found that eating fish twice a week improves brain function in young children