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 charity raised money to support animal shelters across the country
• ·The government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minors
• ·Archaeologists found evidence of an ancient civilization in a cave system
• ·A software company updated its privacy policy to give users more control over their data
• ·The government planned to build 10,000 new affordable housing units in urban areas
• ·A library hosted a tech help session for seniors, teaching 50 people to use smartphones
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·A local bakery introduced a new line of gluten free pastries to meet customer demand
• ·A hurricane brought 100 mph winds to coastal areas damaging piers and boardwalks
• ·Scientists discover well preserved dinosaur footprint in desert region dating back 120 million years
• ·Scientists observed a significant increase in coral growth in protected ocean areas
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·The country’s export of goods increased by 15 percent this quarter
• ·The federal bank announced it will provide financial support to small banks in rural areas