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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• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests lowers blood pressure in adults
• ·A city launched a campaign to reduce litter in public areas
• ·Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen to prevent skin cancer
• ·Study shows that pets reduce anxiety in college students
• ·University offers new degree program in renewable energy engineering
• ·A tech company released a language-learning app that uses games to teach vocabulary
• ·A coffee shop started roasting its own beans to ensure freshness and quality
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customers
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in August, the lowest level in over a decade, according to labor department data.
• ·A restaurant added a breakfast menu that’s available all day
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for a regional award
• ·An airline announced discounted fares for students traveling to attend college or university
• ·A tech startup raised $100 million to develop AI tools for the healthcare industry
• ·A charity organization provided free medical check - ups to elderly residents
• ·The national basketball league announced a new sponsorship deal with a tech company
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial information.