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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• ·Researchers developed a new feed for livestock that reduces methane emissions
• ·The city council approved a $130 million project to build a new public library and community center
• ·A wildlife group cleaned up a local river
• ·International teams are working together to address climate change
• ·Paramedics use new equipment to treat heart attack patients faster
• ·Researchers found that taking handwritten notes improves information retention better than typing
• ·The government increased funding for healthcare services in rural areas
• ·A famous novelist announced the release of a sequel to their best-selling book next spring
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests can improve respiratory health
• ·Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends
• ·The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global health emergency due to the spread of a new infectious disease variant.
• ·Theater group puts on production of classic play with modern adaptation
• ·Study finds that learning sign language improves empathy in children
• ·A social media platform added a tool that lets users schedule posts for later publication
• ·A construction company used 3D printing to build a small home in 10 days, cutting costs by 30%
• ·A local artist painted a mural of local wildlife on the side of a community center