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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• ·A sports team signed a new star player from another team
• ·Juice bar uses cold press technology to preserve nutrients in fruit and vegetable juices
• ·Veterinarian clinic offers free wellness checks for adopted pets this weekend
• ·Hardware store offers classes on basic home repair and maintenance
• ·A musician went on a tour of small towns performing at local venues to support independent music
• ·A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s water supply system
• ·A bookstore offered discounts on books during a holiday sale to attract more customers
• ·A popular music award show revealed its list of nominees including several independent artists
• ·Researchers found that early childhood education has a long-lasting impact on academic success
• ·The national volleyball team won the continental championship for the first time
• ·The school district changed the school start time to 8:30 AM to let students get more sleep
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian artifacts on loan from Cairo
• ·A new wildlife sanctuary opened to protect endangered wolves in the northern mountains
• ·An international art exhibition will be held in the capital next spring
• ·A survey revealed that 65% of families spend less than 2 hours together per day on weekdays
• ·The postal service announced it would increase the price of stamps by 2 cents starting next month