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 medical study found that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves memory retention
• ·City council votes to ban single-use styrofoam products in restaurants
• ·The mayor announced a plan to plant 10000 trees in the city over the next three years
• ·Study finds that learning sign language improves empathy in children
• ·Public transport fares will increase by 5 percent from next year
• ·A global tech giant said it will invest $2.6 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 46% by 2030
• ·A national park taught visitors about wildlife conservation
• ·Local businesses reported a 26% increase in sales during the holiday season compared to the previous year
• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread with a 48-hour ferment for deeper flavor
• ·A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage
• ·Major electronics retailers announced early Black Friday sales starting in early November
• ·Animal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and cats
• ·Pharmacy offers walk in flu shot clinics for busy professionals during lunch hours
• ·A best-selling author released a new mystery novel that quickly topped international book lists
• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural areas
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour with concerts scheduled in 38 countries over the next year