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 tornado touched down in a small town, destroying 30 homes and a local high school
• ·Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leader
• ·A gym started a program to help people recover from injuries through exercise
• ·Major grocery store chains announced plans to stock more locally grown produce to reduce carbon emissions
• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread that fermented for 48 hours for better flavor
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users find local events
• ·A university organized a conference on global health issues
• ·Researchers discovered that drinking herbal tea before bed improves sleep quality
• ·The city announced plans to repave 50 miles of roads and repair potholes
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 56 countries
• ·A tech startup introduced a new app that helps users manage their personal finances
• ·Art museum acquires rare collection of 1970s street art from international artists
• ·Local police arrested three suspects in connection with a series of burglaries that have been plaguing the city’s suburbs.
• ·A study found that reading printed books improves comprehension more than reading e-books for most readers
• ·The airport announced it will install new biometric scanners to speed up passenger check-in
• ·The school board voted to increase the number of art and music classes in elementary schools