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 restaurant started offering chef’s table experiences where customers dine in the kitchen
• ·A major bookstore chain announced it will open 10 new locations focusing on community events
• ·Weather conditions caused delays in air travel across the country
• ·A new TV drama became a social media sensation with millions of viewers tweeting about it
• ·Researchers found that using cloth bags instead of plastic bags reduces plastic waste by 80%
• ·Pet store hosts adoption event for rescue dogs and cats
• ·A popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year
• ·The national soccer team won their first match in the World Cup defeating a defending champion with a score of 2-1
• ·Local schools organized a fundraiser to buy new musical instruments for the school band
• ·Research indicates that gratitude practices reduce symptoms of depression
• ·A community center organized a sports day for kids with games races and prizes
• ·A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar pastries to cater to customers with dietary restrictions
• ·A tech company donated 300 old laptops to a school for low-income students
• ·A research study showed that eating a diet rich in vegetables can reduce the risk of heart disease
• ·A community held a festival to celebrate cultural diversity with food music and dance from different countries
• ·The country’s population grew by 1 percent in the last year