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 city launched a bike-sharing program with 250 bicycles at 20 stations
• ·Local schools installed new security systems including metal detectors and surveillance cameras
• ·A research team developed a new method to detect early-stage lung cancer using a simple blood test
• ·Geologists warn of potential volcanic activity in Pacific island region
• ·A company launched a new drone that can plant 10,000 trees per day aiming to combat deforestation
• ·A library started a book club for teens that focused on young adult fiction
• ·Florist creates special flower arrangements for upcoming Mother’s Day celebrations
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.3% in September the lowest in 15 years
• ·A car manufacturer unveiled a new hybrid SUV that gets 60 miles per gallon on the highway
• ·The country’s renewable energy capacity increased by 20 percent
• ·The city council approved a $120 million project to build a new public library and community center
• ·Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher even on cloudy days
• ·Local farmers reported a bumper crop of wheat this year, thanks to favorable weather conditions throughout the growing season.
• ·The government passed a law to protect old-growth forests from commercial logging
• ·A university basketball team won their first playoff game in five years
• ·A bakery introduced a seasonal pumpkin bread that sold out every weekend in October