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 global public health summit concluded with a plan to improve vaccine access in developing countries
• ·Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress hormones
• ·A major airline announced it will add 20 new international routes next year to meet growing demand for travel.
• ·The city hosted an international soccer tournament with teams from 12 different countries
• ·The city council voted to build new library branches in low-income neighborhoods
• ·A pet store started offering exotic pet supplies for reptiles and birds
• ·A library started a teen book club focused on young adult fiction, drawing 20+ members
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has fallen by 10% in the past year with more time spent on outdoor activities
• ·Highway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway
• ·A city implemented a new recycling program that accepts plastic film and packaging
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic cups entirely by the end of next year
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in August, the lowest level in over a decade, according to labor department data.
• ·A charity raised $100,000 to build a new playground in a low income neighborhood
• ·A new report showed that global tourism numbers have returned to pre-pandemic levels this year
• ·A study showed that playing classical music for plants helps them grow 15% faster than usual
• ·The government invested $200 million in building new wind farms in coastal areas