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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• ·Scientists studied how light pollution affects the migration of birds
• ·A library started offering free Wi-Fi to visitors who don’t have internet access at home
• ·The school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhood
• ·A massive wildfire in the western region destroyed over 10,000 acres of forest forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate
• ·A sports equipment store sponsored a youth sports league to help cover costs for participants
• ·A community garden donated a portion of its harvest to a local animal shelter to feed the animals
• ·Doctors used 3D printing to create a custom prosthetic for a patient with a limb defect
• ·Local businesses participated in a “shop local” campaign to boost the regional economy
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies made from its own fruit at local markets
• ·Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress
• ·A museum offered free admission to all visitors on national holidays
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly author readings for local writers
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·Biologists develop bee-safe pesticide
• ·A major carmaker recalled 500000 vehicles over a potential brake system defect
• ·Magazine features interview with famous actor about upcoming film