A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social skills

A tech company released a new app that helps users track their carbon footprintA community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local senior center

A bakery started using organic flour in all its breads to appeal to health-conscious customersA coffee shop hosted a live jazz night every Friday that featured local musiciansA university awarded scholarships to 30 first-generation college students

A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customersA fashion store donated unsold clothing to a nonprofit that helps homeless individuals

A library started a book club for teens that focused on young adult fiction

A farm began selling grass-fed beef at a local butcher shopA bakery started creating custom wedding cakes with handcrafted sugar flowers

A construction company used 3D printing to build parts of a new affordable housing developmentA research study found that regular exercise can improve cognitive function in older adults

A café introduced a new specialty latte made with lavender and honeyA government agency launched a campaign to teach children about internet safety

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• ·Chemists create non toxic cleaning products safe for use around children and pets
• ·Astronomers discover new planet in habitable zone of nearby star
• ·A restaurant added a vegan menu option that quickly became one of its most popular choices
• ·A soccer team signed a star player from a European league for a record $150 million
• ·The postal service announced it would introduce a new package size option for small items
• ·A local market started a program to help small farmers sell their products online
• ·Dietitian recommends adding leafy greens to daily meals for iron and vitamin K
• ·Heavy rains caused mudslides in mountainous areas blocking roads and isolating small communities
• ·A new social media platform launched this week, focusing on privacy and user control, in response to concerns about data sharing.
• ·A supermarket chain started donating unsold produce to local food banks daily
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill to practice emergency responses in tall buildings
• ·A tech startup raised $150 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry
• ·The national soccer team won its first major tournament in 25 years, defeating the defending champions 2-1 in the final.
• ·A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from injuries
• ·A grocery store started labeling products with their origin to help customers support local farmers
• ·A new study indicated that reading paper books is better for memory than reading e-books