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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• ·A airline offered frequent flyer members priority boarding and extra baggage allowance
• ·A national park started offering guided tours
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fertilizer that is better for the environment and crops
• ·A charity raised $1 million to build schools in Asia
• ·Heavy rainfall in coastal areas forced the evacuation of over 300 residents from low-lying homes
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of plant can be used to treat headaches and migraines
• ·Local schools introduced a new program to teach students financial literacy skills
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to prevent drunk driving
• ·Volunteers helped rebuild homes destroyed by a natural disaster
• ·A scientist published a study showing that urban green spaces can lower air pollution levels
• ·A team of veterinarians opened a new animal hospital specializing in exotic pets
• ·A bakery introduced a new flavor of bread made with local grains
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a university to fund research in artificial intelligence
• ·A charity started a program to help homeless people find jobs
• ·A renowned chef opened a pop-up restaurant serving traditional dishes from his home country