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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• ·The local community organized a beach clean-up event that collected 3 tons of trash
• ·Researchers studied the effects of climate change on wildlife
• ·Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that break down oil
• ·Doctors recommended that people limit their intake of sugary drinks to prevent obesity
• ·A small town organized a cleanup event that removed 3 tons of litter from local rivers
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequality
• ·Public library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphones
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local charity to donate $1 from each drink sold on weekends
• ·University offers new degree program in renewable energy engineering
• ·A hospital started a program to provide free health screenings for the public
• ·The World Health Organization (WHO) launched a global campaign to vaccinate children in developing countries against measles and rubella.
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at craft fairs
• ·Book club discusses award winning novel about environmental issues
• ·A popular TV show was renewed for a fifth season, following high ratings and positive reviews from critics.
• ·A major airline added new entertainment options on its flights
• ·A clothing store offered free alterations for customers