A grocery store started selling plant-based meat alternatives in its frozen food section

A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social understandingA small business owner expanded their online store to ship products to 12 countries

A city launched a recycling rewards program, giving residents discounts for proper sortingA scientist published a research paper about a new treatment for Alzheimer’s diseaseA pet store started offering "puppy training classes" for new dog owners

A restaurant started offering "chef’s table" experiences, where diners watch meals being preparedA school district updated its curriculum to include lessons on climate change and sustainability

A tech company released an app that helps users find local events like concerts and farmers markets

A community garden hosted a "tomato growing contest" with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruitsThe government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending

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 2035

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• ·A famous actor announced plans to star in a new historical drama next year
• ·Car companies announced a collaboration to develop affordable electric vehicles for families
• ·A school district announced it will provide free mental health counseling for students
• ·A coffee shop started roasting beans on-site to provide customers with the freshest possible coffee
• ·A charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental health
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles
• ·A government program helped small businesses adopt digital payment systems
• ·Pharmacy offers free delivery of prescription medications for homebound patients
• ·A city added more parking spaces downtown
• ·A popular burger chain announced it will open 35 new locations in western states next spring
• ·Local schools organized a fundraiser to support their school’s art program
• ·Volunteers cleaned up over 1500 pounds of trash from a local river during a weekend cleanup event
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a viral infection that provides results in 10 minutes
• ·A tropical depression formed in the Pacific prompting storm warnings for coastal communities
• ·Doctors created a new allergy treatment that reduces symptoms for up to two years
• ·A major airline revealed plans to add 18 new international routes by the end of the year