A new streaming service launched this week, offering exclusive content from popular directors and actors at a monthly subscription fee.

A school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on diversity and inclusionA tech company released a new productivity app that helps users manage their to-do lists

A community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchenA bakery started making "sourdough bread" that fermented for 48 hours for better flavorA coffee shop hosted a "charity fundraiser" where $1 from each drink sold went to a local school

A university opened a new career center to help students find internships and jobsA taxi company added a "lost and found" feature to its app to help riders recover lost items

A fashion store started selling "sustainable denim" made from recycled cotton

A library started offering "digital literacy classes" for seniors learning to use smartphonesTravel magazine features article on top budget travel destinations for next year

Research finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in childrenShoe brand releases new line of sneakers made from recycled plastic bottles

Coast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastal areasBook club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussion

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• ·Researchers found that reading fiction books helps people understand others’ emotions better
• ·A tech startup released a new app that helps users find local fitness classes
• ·Police department uses body cameras to increase accountability
• ·A large hotel chain announced plans to install solar panels on all its properties
• ·A museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Roman artifacts on loan from a museum in Rome
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant focusing on traditional dishes from the Mediterranean region
• ·Photography exhibit featuring images of endangered species opens at science center
• ·A team of historians published a book about the country’s history
• ·A medical study found that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves memory retention
• ·A major tech company recalled 2 million laptops due to a battery defect that could cause overheating and fires
• ·A university announced it will offer a new degree program in environmental science starting next fall
• ·An airline announced discounted fares for students traveling to attend college or university
• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competition
• ·A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on topics like renewable energy and space exploration
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer