A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social understanding

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 2035A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year

A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.5 mmHg in adults with hypertensionLocal residents celebrated the opening of a new community center which includes a gym library and youth club

Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry

A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residentsA airline reduced its carbon emissions by using more fuel efficient planes

A charity started a program to provide free meals to elderly peopleA university organized a conference on global health issues

A local bookstore started a program to donate books to prisonsA city council voted to increase the minimum wage for city employees

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• ·Doctors warned about the dangers of excessive sugar consumption
• ·A farm started a petting zoo to attract families and teach children about farm animals
• ·A school district started a summer school program for struggling students
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a stone altar in a jungle region dating back 3000 years
• ·A library hosted a genealogy workshop to help residents trace their family history
• ·Archaeologists discovered a ancient burial site with artifacts from a prehistoric civilization
• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·Local police partnered with schools to launch an anti-bullying campaign
• ·The government announced plans to build more bike
• ·A small town organized a cleanup event that removed 3 tons of litter from local rivers
• ·Researchers found that walking in forests reduces stress hormones in the body
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing, with a budget of $100 million.
• ·Researchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type
• ·Study indicates that playing team sports improves social skills in young children
• ·A bakery made bread with ancient grains