Researchers found that reading fiction books helps people understand others’ emotions better

Teachers receive new software to create interactive digital lessonsMotorcycle dealership hosts charity ride to support animal rescue groups

Research finds that drinking green tea improves focus and concentrationPet store offers grooming services for dogs and cats with sensitive skinCoast guard intercepts illegal fishing boat in protected marine reserve

Magazine features interview with famous actor about upcoming filmPhysicists make progress in developing nuclear fusion as clean energy source

Cycling race draws 1,500 participants for 75-mile ride through countryside

Study shows that adding turmeric to meals reduces inflammation in the bodyA pharmaceutical company received approval to market a new drug for treating type 2 diabetes

Local farmers reported a 25% increase in tomato yields due to a new organic fertilizerAstronomers discovered a new asteroid that orbits the sun every 3.5 years

The education department launched a program to provide free laptops to students in low-income householdsA fire at a restaurant in the downtown area was extinguished by firefighters with no injuries reported

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• ·A study found that listening to nature sounds can lower stress hormones in the human body
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep nightly for optimal health
• ·Local farmers reported a bumper harvest this year thanks to favorable weather and modern agricultural techniques
• ·Research finds that outdoor play reduces screen time for kids
• ·The local zoo celebrated the birth of a baby giraffe as part of its endangered species program
• ·A school district switched to digital textbooks to reduce costs and improve access to updated content
• ·A major airline offered free upgrades to business class for passengers celebrating birthdays
• ·A tech startup launched an app to help people manage their personal finances
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that can control all household appliances with voice commands.
• ·A construction company used 3D printing technology to build a small affordable home in two weeks
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new skate park in a popular public park
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician who signed with major record label
• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on 100 year history of the city
• ·A bookstore expanded its collection of books in foreign languages
• ·Local authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers
• ·The local zoo offered educational programs for school groups to learn about wildlife conservation