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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• ·Researchers found that listening to music while studying helps improve test scores
• ·Online sales accounted for 35% of total retail transactions in the third quarter up from 28% last year
• ·A popular coffee chain launched a new series of drinks made with local ingredients
• ·A popular music festival announced its lineup featuring 50 artists from around the world
• ·A bookstore hosted a book fair featuring 20 local authors, with book signings and readings
• ·A famous author released their highly anticipated new novel, which quickly became a bestseller on international book lists.
• ·The United Nations released a report urging countries to increase funding for global vaccine access
• ·A hotel chain announced it will install electric vehicle charging stations at all locations
• ·A hospital started offering virtual doctor visits for non-emergency medical issues
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public transportation, adding 5 new bus routes and extending service hours
• ·A research study showed that eating nuts regularly may reduce the risk of heart disease
• ·A photographer documented a local community’s efforts to rebuild after a natural disaster for a national magazine
• ·Researchers calculated that using a reusable coffee cup saves over 200 disposable cups per year
• ·Local authorities reported a 18% drop in crime rates over the past seven months citing improved community policing
• ·A restaurant started offering chef’s table experiences where customers dine in the kitchen
• ·A local bookstore hosted a book signing event for a celebrity author