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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• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread with a 48-hour ferment for deeper flavor
• ·Local schools held a career day with speakers from different industries
• ·The government invested $220 million in building new solar power plants in desert regions
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A construction company began work on a new highway extension that will reduce commute times by 25%
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 55 countries
• ·A large hotel chain opened a new resort in a coastal town
• ·A team of historians found a letter written by a famous president during the Civil War
• ·A study found that ocean acidification has increased by 30% since the Industrial Revolution threatening marine life
• ·Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leader
• ·A renowned artist’s latest exhibition opened to critical acclaim attracting over 11000 visitors on its first weekend
• ·A library started offering digital literacy classes for adults learning to use computers
• ·A tech company collaborated with a university to develop new AI technology
• ·A historic building in the city center was damaged in a fire early this morning; no injuries were reported, but restoration could take years.
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making soy wax candles
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 33% of the country’s total energy production