A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities

A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social understandingA small business owner expanded their online store to ship products to 12 countries

A city launched a recycling rewards program, giving residents discounts for proper sortingA scientist published a research paper about a new treatment for Alzheimer’s diseaseA pet store started offering "puppy training classes" for new dog owners

A restaurant started offering "chef’s table" experiences, where diners watch meals being preparedA school district updated its curriculum to include lessons on climate change and sustainability

A tech company released an app that helps users find local events like concerts and farmers markets

A community garden hosted a "tomato growing contest" with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruitsThe government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending

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 2035

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• ·An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight meals to include more vegetarian options
• ·A sports team signed a new player from another country
• ·A major car brand announced it will stop making gasoline-powered cars by 2035
• ·A study found that regular yoga practice can improve flexibility and reduce back pain in office workers
• ·A social media platform added a feature to let users hide comments containing offensive language
• ·Local schools started using compost bins to teach students about waste reduction
• ·Physicists make progress in developing nuclear fusion as clean energy source
• ·A new study revealed that people who live alone have higher rates of high blood pressure
• ·A research team developed a new vaccine for a common childhood illness with 95% effectiveness
• ·A local fire department held a fire safety workshop teaching residents prevention and response
• ·A smartphone app that helps users find local restaurants added a feature for dietary restrictions
• ·A school district started a mentorship program where experienced teachers help new hires
• ·Local firefighters rescued three people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries
• ·The city council voted to reduce taxes for small businesses
• ·Researchers found that learning a second language improves cognitive function in children
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for a rare genetic disorder using gene therapy