International aid organizations are sending supplies to areas affected by recent floods

The government offered grants to small businesses that adopt renewable energy solutionsA streaming service added a library of classic Hollywood films from the 1940s and 1950s

Firefighters rescued a family’s pet cat from a burning house in the middle of the nightA study found that owning a dog can increase physical activity and reduce loneliness in seniorsThe central bank announced it would inject $7 billion into the economy to boost job creation

A musician’s new album topped the charts in 15 countries within its first week of releaseA city council approved the construction of 350 new affordable housing units

Scientists developed a rapid test for a viral infection that provides results in 10 minutes

A retailer announced it would offer 30% off all products during its annual Black Friday saleA severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community

A study revealed that students who read for pleasure have higher vocabulary skillsThe government passed regulations to prevent companies from using false advertising

A museum hosted a special event to celebrate the birthday of a famous artistA coffee shop started using compostable cups for all its drinks

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• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social skills
• ·The city’s public transport system added more night services
• ·A local farmers’ market started selling homemade jams and honey
• ·A school started a gardening club where students grow vegetables to donate to food banks
• ·The postal service announced it would deliver packages on Sundays during the holiday season
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new subway line to connect the airport to the city
• ·Scientists developed a new method to detect early signs of a common disease
• ·A charity collected school supplies for low-income kids
• ·Community center provides free meals for children during summer break
• ·Local schools reported a 93% attendance rate this year up from 86% the previous year
• ·The transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by flooding
• ·Local farmers markets reported a 35% increase in attendance this summer, as more consumers seek fresh, organic food.
• ·The government announced tax cuts for low-income families
• ·A new TV show became the most-watched program on its network within its first month
• ·The national basketball league announced a new TV deal worth $1 billion