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

A city launched a bike safety program for kids, giving away free helmets and lessonsA scientist discovered a way to convert plastic waste into clean fuel

A pet store started offering supplies for exotic pets like reptiles and birdsA restaurant added a vegan menu with 12 new plant-based dishesA school district hired a new PE teacher to add yoga and kickboxing classes

A tech company released a language-learning app that uses games to teach vocabularyA community garden donated 220 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchen

A bakery introduced low-sugar cookies with whole-grain flour, popular with parents

A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from 8 different countriesLocal police reported a 17% drop in traffic accidents after installing new speed cameras

Tech firm Microsoft unveiled a new software tool to help businesses manage remote teamsA heavy dust storm swept through the western desert region reducing visibility to less than a mile

The United Nations released a report urging countries to increase funding for global vaccine accessA popular pizza chain announced plans to open 40 new locations in midwestern states next year

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• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life
• ·The prime minister met with the president of a neighboring country to discuss border security
• ·A local high school’s debate team won the national championship after competing against 80 teams
• ·A major airline added new in-flight movies and TV shows to keep passengers entertained
• ·The World Health Organization updated its guidelines for preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses
• ·Track and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet
• ·A new study showed that writing by hand improves memory retention better than typing
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of spinach may lower the risk of heart disease by 23%
• ·The national parliament approved a new infrastructure plan including funding for roads bridges and airports
• ·The local community organized a cultural festival to celebrate local traditions
• ·A school started a music program for students interested in learning an instrument
• ·A hospital opened a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art medical equipment
• ·Scientists found that spending time in parks can improve mental health and reduce anxiety
• ·A study found that reading before bed can improve sleep quality
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses to upgrade to energy-efficient equipment
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two scientists for their work on black hole research