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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• ·Researchers found that drinking warm milk before bed can improve sleep duration by 45 minutes
• ·A school district added more foreign language courses, including Mandarin and Spanish
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local bakery to sell pastries
• ·Tech giant Google unveiled a new AI tool designed to assist in medical diagnosis
• ·Postal service delivers holiday packages ahead of schedule this year
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against a new virus strain
• ·Students won an international award for their science project
• ·A toy company released a new line of educational toys that teach coding to kids
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in small towns with historic sites
• ·A school district started a mentorship program where experienced teachers help new hires
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that charges twice as fast as current models
• ·The community center hosted a job fair for local residents
• ·A city added more parking spaces downtown
• ·Scientists developed a new method to test for COVID 19 that is faster and more accurate
• ·Doctors developed a new inhaler that delivers medication more effectively for asthma patients
• ·A farmers market started a program to teach children about farming and healthy eating