Researchers found that reading fiction books helps people understand others’ emotions better

Teachers receive new software to create interactive digital lessonsMotorcycle dealership hosts charity ride to support animal rescue groups

Research finds that drinking green tea improves focus and concentrationPet store offers grooming services for dogs and cats with sensitive skinCoast guard intercepts illegal fishing boat in protected marine reserve

Magazine features interview with famous actor about upcoming filmPhysicists make progress in developing nuclear fusion as clean energy source

Cycling race draws 1,500 participants for 75-mile ride through countryside

Study shows that adding turmeric to meals reduces inflammation in the bodyA pharmaceutical company received approval to market a new drug for treating type 2 diabetes

Local farmers reported a 25% increase in tomato yields due to a new organic fertilizerAstronomers discovered a new asteroid that orbits the sun every 3.5 years

The education department launched a program to provide free laptops to students in low-income householdsA fire at a restaurant in the downtown area was extinguished by firefighters with no injuries reported

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• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four months
• ·A major oil spill off the coast contaminated 50 miles of shoreline killing thousands of fish and seabirds
• ·A local YMCA started offering free swimming lessons for children from low-income families
• ·A scientist published a study showing that urban green spaces lower stress levels in city dwellers
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1500 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·Marine biologists discovered a new species of sea slug in the coral reefs of the Pacific Ocean
• ·A popular online retailer offered free two-day shipping on all orders during its annual sale
• ·A bookstore started a program to read to children at local daycares
• ·A charity organized a concert to raise money for a local children’s hospital
• ·A city council approved the construction of 320 new affordable housing units in the downtown area
• ·City council votes to ban plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year
• ·A local hockey team won the national championship for the first time in 18 years
• ·Chemists develop new paint that cleans air pollutants when exposed to sunlight
• ·A tech company donated funds to support STEM education programs in schools
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps businesses track inventory
• ·A clothing brand announced it will donate a portion of its sales to environmental conservation groups