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

A tech company released a new app that helps users track their carbon footprintA community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local senior center

A bakery started using organic flour in all its breads to appeal to health-conscious customersA coffee shop hosted a live jazz night every Friday that featured local musiciansA university awarded scholarships to 30 first-generation college students

A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customersA fashion store donated unsold clothing to a nonprofit that helps homeless individuals

A library started a book club for teens that focused on young adult fiction

A farm began selling grass-fed beef at a local butcher shopA bakery started creating custom wedding cakes with handcrafted sugar flowers

A construction company used 3D printing to build parts of a new affordable housing developmentA research study found that regular exercise can improve cognitive function in older adults

A café introduced a new specialty latte made with lavender and honeyA government agency launched a campaign to teach children about internet safety

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• ·Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filter
• ·The government announced it will provide free childcare for low-income families, starting next year, to help parents return to work.
• ·Scientists develop rapid test for detecting foodborne illnesses in 30 minutes
• ·A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safety
• ·The World Health Organization updated its list of essential medicines to include new HIV treatments
• ·A new TV drama became a social media sensation with millions of viewers tweeting about it
• ·A basketball team traded two players to another team in exchange for a draft pick and a veteran player
• ·Online retailer offers free shipping for orders over a certain amount
• ·Researchers studied social media’s impact on relationships
• ·The government launched a program to provide free legal aid to immigrant families
• ·The city introduced a new parking app that lets users pay for parking with their phones
• ·Marine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 7% per year
• ·The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food service establishments
• ·Doctors successfully performed the first ever organ transplant using 3D-printed tissues
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 58% more efficient than current models
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the upcoming summer raising concerns about heatwaves