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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• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health
• ·A local farmers’ market started selling homemade jams and honey
• ·Local farmers markets started offering online ordering and curbside pickup for customers
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public parks by 25% next year
• ·Researchers found that listening to music while studying can improve memory retention
• ·A university research team found that listening to classical music can improve focus while studying
• ·A farm started selling honey from its own beehives at local stores and markets
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s autumn has been the driest in 30 years
• ·Study finds that eating dark chocolate daily improves blood flow in middle aged adults
• ·Camera store offers photography workshops for beginners
• ·A new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1200 bikes at 60 stations
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products set a new record this year
• ·Scientists discovered a new plant with medicinal properties that can treat certain illnesses
• ·Researchers found that eating more fruits reduces the risk of certain diseases
• ·A study found that drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·The stock market experienced a slight decline due to concerns about interest rates