A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities

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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• ·Researchers found that sleep deprivation can impair decision-making skills
• ·Community center offers free fitness classes for seniors every weekday morning
• ·Teachers are learning to use virtual reality tools to make history lessons more engaging
• ·Researchers created a device that turns saltwater into clean drinking water using solar power
• ·The city hosted an international conference on climate change solutions
• ·Researchers discovered that drinking herbal tea before bed improves sleep quality
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of frog in the rainforests of Costa Rica
• ·Volunteer group helps rebuild homes damaged by natural disaster
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter
• ·The government passed a law to limit noise pollution from construction sites and loud events
• ·A major airline offered discounted tickets for families traveling with children
• ·Retailers introduced a new contactless payment system to speed up checkout times
• ·A team of scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life.
• ·The university awarded scholarships to top students from low - income families
• ·A team of doctors published research on a new treatment for multiple sclerosis
• ·Scientists identified a new species of orchid in the mountains of Costa Rica