Researchers found that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others

Radio station launches podcast series about local history and folkloreChemists develop new sunscreen formula that is reef safe and water resistant for 8 hours

Swimming team breaks national record in 4x100 meter relay at championship meetStudy reveals that family camping trips improve children’s connection to natureFlorist creates custom wedding bouquets using locally grown flowers

Teachers receive training on how to support students with anxiety disordersMotorcycle club organizes charity ride to raise money for pediatric cancer research

Research finds that drinking chamomile tea reduces anxiety levels in college students

Pet store offers adoption events for rescue animals every SaturdayThe central bank raised interest rates by 0.25% to curb rising inflation which reached 6.8% last month

Retail sales increased by 3.2% in the third quarter driven by strong demand for electronics and home goodsA major tech company announced plans to invest $500 million in building a new manufacturing plant creating 2,000 jobs

The national unemployment rate fell to 3.5% the lowest level in five years due to growth in the service sectorGlobal oil prices dropped by 4% after OPEC announced plans to increase production next quarter

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• ·Scientists developed a faster test for COVID-19 that delivers results in 10 minutes
• ·The public transit system added 25 new wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet
• ·A study revealed that using blue light filters on devices can reduce eye strain by 50%
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open stores in several new countries
• ·The city council voted to add more bus routes to connect suburban areas to downtown
• ·Firefighters rescue family of four from house fire in early morning hours
• ·A major oil company announced it will invest $10 billion in renewable energy over the next decade, shifting away from fossil fuels.
• ·Plant store offers workshops on indoor gardening for apartment dwellers
• ·A school started a gardening club that grows vegetables for the school’s salad bar
• ·A local high school won the national robotics competition beating 100 other teams from across the country
• ·The city council voted to extend public transit service to 24 hours on weekends
• ·A library added a collection of audiobooks in multiple languages to support immigrant families
• ·A photographer hosted a family photo day with affordable sessions for 45 families
• ·An energy company announced it would close two coal-fired power plants and switch to wind energy
• ·A new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1200 bikes at 60 stations
• ·A city launched a recycling program that rewards residents with discounts at local stores