Researchers found that reading fiction can improve empathy in people

A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flightsResearchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four months

A famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print runLocal residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technologyA tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive content

A study found that getting enough exercise improves memory and cognitive function in older adultsA major airline announced it will increase flights to popular vacation destinations during the summer months

A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 14% over the past five years thanks to conservation

Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precautionThe local museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about ancient civilizations

A new study showed that air pollution from traffic affects lung health in cyclistsThe city council announced plans to build more pedestrian crosswalks in busy areas

A major airline added new in-flight Wi-Fi service to all its planesScientists developed a new lightweight metal that is used in aircraft construction

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• ·The city council announced plans to build more pedestrian crosswalks in busy areas
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free coffee and tea to passengers during morning commutes
• ·A study found that drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·A bakery started offering catering services for events
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·A fashion store started offering online styling consultations for customers who prefer shopping from home
• ·A school started a chess club that competed in a regional tournament and placed third
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public parks with new playground equipment and picnic areas
• ·Juice bar uses cold press technology to preserve nutrients in fruit and vegetable juices
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 33% of the country’s total energy production
• ·A local bookstore offered a subscription service for monthly book deliveries
• ·An energy company announced it will close all its coal-fired power plants by 2030
• ·A local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer collecting over $60000
• ·Scientists discovered a new type of bee that pollinates crops more efficiently than others
• ·A bookstore chain started a program to donate books to prisons and community centers
• ·A charity organized a 5K walkathon that raised $75,000 for childhood cancer research