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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• ·Geologists study impact of melting glaciers on sea level rise in Arctic region
• ·Scientists developed a new type of material that is both strong and lightweight
• ·A software company announced plans to hire 150 new employees over the next six months
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing, with a budget of $100 million.
• ·The transit system announced plans to upgrade its trains with Wi-Fi and charging ports
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year, regardless of family income.
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·A charity raised funds to provide scholarships for low-income students
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a deadly virus
• ·A major tech company released a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring features
• ·A coffee shop began selling breakfast burritos made with local ingredients
• ·A national park reported a record number of visitors during the summer months
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·Scientists built a new solar power plant that can generate electricity for 50,000 homes
• ·Local police increased patrols in shopping centers during the holiday season
• ·A new study showed that excessive use of smartphones can cause eye strain and headaches