A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities

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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• ·Chemists create natural cleaning products using vinegar and essential oils
• ·Scientists developed a safe and efficient way to recycle old batteries
• ·Research finds that keeping a garden improves physical activity levels
• ·A construction company built a new fire station in a growing community
• ·A photographer won an international award for their series of photos documenting wildlife conservation
• ·A historical society opened a museum exhibit featuring vintage photographs of the city
• ·Chemists develop new material that is both strong and biodegradable
• ·Book publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservation
• ·A wildfire in a national forest burned 14000 acres with firefighters working to protect nearby towns
• ·A city introduced a ban on single-use plastics including plastic bags straws and utensils
• ·A library added a collection of graphic novels and comics to attract younger readers
• ·Geologists study impact of melting glaciers on sea level rise in Arctic region
• ·Researchers found that reading to babies helps develop their listening skills
• ·A fire at a warehouse destroyed inventory for five local small businesses
• ·A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year
• ·Research indicates that early music lessons improve math skills in kids