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 clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuse
• ·A tech company donated old laptops to a community center for after school programs
• ·Researchers developed a new method to produce clean drinking water from saltwater
• ·Landslides in mountainous regions blocked two major highways stranding hundreds of drivers
• ·Health officials urged people to get tested for a seasonal virus as cases start to rise
• ·A tech company announced it would donate a portion of its profits to environmental organizations
• ·The military sent helicopters to deliver supplies to communities cut off by snowstorms
• ·Scientists collaborate with global teams to study climate change patterns
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that may be linked to increased resistance to certain viruses
• ·A school district started a mentorship program for new teachers
• ·A soccer team signed a star player from a foreign league for a record transfer fee
• ·A government program provided financial assistance to first time homebuyers
• ·A construction company finished building a new elementary school with 20 classrooms
• ·Tea shop creates new blends using herbs grown in local community gardens
• ·A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to split fares with friends
• ·A farmers market added a section for local beekeepers to sell honey and beeswax products