Researchers found that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others

Radio station launches podcast series about local history and folkloreChemists develop new sunscreen formula that is reef safe and water resistant for 8 hours

Swimming team breaks national record in 4x100 meter relay at championship meetStudy reveals that family camping trips improve children’s connection to natureFlorist creates custom wedding bouquets using locally grown flowers

Teachers receive training on how to support students with anxiety disordersMotorcycle club organizes charity ride to raise money for pediatric cancer research

Research finds that drinking chamomile tea reduces anxiety levels in college students

Pet store offers adoption events for rescue animals every SaturdayThe central bank raised interest rates by 0.25% to curb rising inflation which reached 6.8% last month

Retail sales increased by 3.2% in the third quarter driven by strong demand for electronics and home goodsA major tech company announced plans to invest $500 million in building a new manufacturing plant creating 2,000 jobs

The national unemployment rate fell to 3.5% the lowest level in five years due to growth in the service sectorGlobal oil prices dropped by 4% after OPEC announced plans to increase production next quarter

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• ·Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher even on cloudy days
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and cocktails
• ·A tech company released a new laptop that is thinner, lighter, and has a longer battery life
• ·Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businesses
• ·Volunteers planted 10000 trees in a deforested area as part of a reforestation project
• ·A pet store started offering pet wellness checks with a licensed vet to help owners monitor their pets’ health
• ·A study revealed that eating nuts as a snack helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels
• ·A fashion boutique started offering personal styling services for customers who need outfit advice
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu items
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open several new locations in the area
• ·A charity collected donations of school supplies for children in low income families
• ·A software company announced plans to expand its team by hiring 50 new employees
• ·A musician released a cover song that was played on 20 regional radio stations
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·A large retail store announced it will raise its minimum wage to $18 per hour, benefiting over 20,000 employees nationwide.
• ·A musician performed at a local music festival alongside national acts