Study shows that owning a pet reduces feelings of loneliness in elderly adults

The government released data showing a 3.5% increase in household incomeA supermarket chain started donating unsold bread to local shelters daily

A study found that storytelling can improve empathy in young childrenThe military sent helicopters to rescue stranded motorists after a snowstormA snowstorm in the northeast canceled over 900 flights and closed public transit

A tech company announced it will hire 1800 new employees for its cybersecurity divisionLocal authorities started a recycling program for batteries and old electronics

The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global trade policies

A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu itemsEngineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer

The postal service introduced a next-day delivery service for packages sent within the same stateA celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity event that raised $100000 for hunger relief

Researchers calculated that using public transit instead of driving reduces carbon emissions by 45%A city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer

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• ·A restaurant added a kids eat free night on Tuesdays to attract families
• ·A tech company unveiled a new augmented reality tool for classroom learning
• ·A car accident in a parking lot resulted in minor injuries for two people
• ·A bakery introduced a low-sugar cookie that was popular with health-conscious customers
• ·A small business owner started a podcast about small business ownership that gained 5,000 listeners
• ·Study reveals that eating nuts as snacks reduces afternoon hunger
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customers
• ·Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in Colombia
• ·Florist delivers free flower arrangements to hospital patients on Valentine’s Day
• ·A social media platform added a feature to let users hide posts containing certain keywords
• ·Research indicates that volunteering helps people feel more connected to community
• ·A bookstore hosted a workshop on creative writing
• ·A taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to book rides and track their driver
• ·Volleyball tournament features teams from 35 colleges nationwide
• ·A study found that getting enough exercise improves memory and cognitive function in older adults
• ·A library added a graphic novel section that became popular with teens