A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults

A major airline added new flight routes to several European citiesResearchers found that certain plants can purify the air in indoor spaces

The school board decided to update the curriculum to include more practical coursesA popular social media platform added new privacy features to protect user informationThe fire department put out a big fire in a commercial building in the city center

Scientists discovered that lack of sleep will affect people's work efficiencyThe city hosted an international conference on climate change

A new study indicated that reading paper books is better for memory than reading e-books

Local farmers' markets attracted more customers who prefer organic foodScientists create new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of flu

Community center offers free fitness classes for seniors every weekday morningTennis tournament attracts top ranked players from around the world to local courts

Study shows that spending time gardening reduces stress hormones in adultsBakery introduces gluten free pastries made with almond and coconut flour

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• ·An oil company announced plans to invest $5 billion in wind energy projects
• ·Police arrested four suspects linked to a series of thefts in the city’s business district
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment method for a rare medical condition
• ·A library added a collection of audiobooks for kids to encourage family listening time
• ·The city introduced a bike-sharing scheme to promote green transport
• ·Local schools reported a 92% attendance rate this year up from 85% the previous year
• ·Skateboard park hosts competition with prizes for best tricks
• ·A major airline announced it will use more biofuels to power its planes and reduce emissions
• ·A famous actor starred in a new film that premiered at an international movie festival
• ·A hospital announced it will add a new emergency department wing with 30 beds
• ·A drought led to water conservation measures in cities across the western states
• ·Doctors advised people to exercise regularly to prevent chronic diseases
• ·The government launched a campaign to teach people how to properly sort recycling
• ·A tech company announced plans to expand its business to other countries
• ·A musician went on a tour of small towns to support local music venues
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of blueberries may lower the risk of heart disease by 22%