A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social skills

A city launched a bike safety program for kids, giving away free helmets and lessonsA scientist discovered a way to convert plastic waste into clean fuel

A pet store started offering supplies for exotic pets like reptiles and birdsA restaurant added a vegan menu with 12 new plant-based dishesA school district hired a new PE teacher to add yoga and kickboxing classes

A tech company released a language-learning app that uses games to teach vocabularyA community garden donated 220 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchen

A bakery introduced low-sugar cookies with whole-grain flour, popular with parents

A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from 8 different countriesLocal police reported a 17% drop in traffic accidents after installing new speed cameras

Tech firm Microsoft unveiled a new software tool to help businesses manage remote teamsA heavy dust storm swept through the western desert region reducing visibility to less than a mile

The United Nations released a report urging countries to increase funding for global vaccine accessA popular pizza chain announced plans to open 40 new locations in midwestern states next year

(责任编辑：尚明)

• ·A new study showed that drinking water instead of sugary drinks can reduce the risk of obesity in children by 40%.
• ·Sports league introduces new safety rules for youth athletes to prevent injuries
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·A sports equipment store sponsored a youth soccer league, covering the cost of uniforms and equipment
• ·Theater hosts special screening of classic film with live orchestra accompaniment
• ·Scientists discovered a new type of insect that helps pollinate crops
• ·Archaeologists discovered an ancient temple in a remote area dating back over 2200 years
• ·A clothing store donated 10% of its monthly sales to a charity supporting homeless youth
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or more
• ·The mayor announced a plan to plant 10000 trees in the city over the next three years
• ·Firefighters rescued a cat from a burning building in the downtown area
• ·Research finds that reading before bed helps improve sleep quality in adults
• ·A national park started a program to protect native plant species
• ·A fire department hosted a safety workshop teaching residents how to use fire extinguishers
• ·Movie theater shows family friendly classic films during summer break
• ·Local police launched a campaign to prevent distracted driving