Researchers found that reading fiction can improve empathy in people

A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flightsResearchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four months

A famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print runLocal residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technologyA tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive content

A study found that getting enough exercise improves memory and cognitive function in older adultsA major airline announced it will increase flights to popular vacation destinations during the summer months

A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 14% over the past five years thanks to conservation

Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precautionThe local museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about ancient civilizations

A new study showed that air pollution from traffic affects lung health in cyclistsThe city council announced plans to build more pedestrian crosswalks in busy areas

A major airline added new in-flight Wi-Fi service to all its planesScientists developed a new lightweight metal that is used in aircraft construction

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• ·Book club discusses novel about social justice issues
• ·A farm started selling grass fed beef directly to consumers through its website
• ·Researchers found that daily meditation can reduce stress levels by up to 25% in adults
• ·A tech startup announced it will release a new smart home device next quarter that controls lighting and temperature
• ·The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for a regional award
• ·A city council approved a new park
• ·Weather service issues heat advisory for southern regions with temperatures above 100°F
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s autumn has been the driest in 30 years
• ·The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to three scientists for their work on quantum dots
• ·Car dealership offers low interest financing for new electric vehicles
• ·College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar power
• ·A wildfire in a national forest burned 14000 acres with firefighters working to protect nearby towns
• ·A museum displayed a rare collection of ancient coins from the Roman Empire
• ·A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 44% in adults
• ·Researchers found that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression