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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• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators
• ·Local schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this week
• ·Scientists used CRISPR technology to edit the genes of a crop to make it more resistant to pests
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 95%
• ·The federal bank provided low-interest loans to small businesses affected by supply chain issues
• ·A popular online retailer offered free shipping on all orders during its annual sale
• ·A city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinators
• ·Physicists make progress in developing nuclear fusion as clean energy source
• ·Local police launched a program to educate teens about the dangers of drunk driving
• ·A study showed that online learning can help students with disabilities access education
• ·The federal bank announced it will adjust interest rates to stabilize the national currency
• ·Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 4.5-year-old child giving them a new chance at life
• ·A farm hosted a harvest festival that included hayrides and pumpkin picking for families
• ·The national volleyball team participated in an international competition
• ·Firefighters rescue family from house fire caused by faulty space heater