A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults

A major airline added new flight routes to several European citiesResearchers found that certain plants can purify the air in indoor spaces

The school board decided to update the curriculum to include more practical coursesA popular social media platform added new privacy features to protect user informationThe fire department put out a big fire in a commercial building in the city center

Scientists discovered that lack of sleep will affect people's work efficiencyThe city hosted an international conference on climate change

A new study indicated that reading paper books is better for memory than reading e-books

Local farmers' markets attracted more customers who prefer organic foodScientists create new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of flu

Community center offers free fitness classes for seniors every weekday morningTennis tournament attracts top ranked players from around the world to local courts

Study shows that spending time gardening reduces stress hormones in adultsBakery introduces gluten free pastries made with almond and coconut flour

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• ·A tech company released a new virtual reality game that quickly became the top-selling game on its platform
• ·Police department launches campaign to reduce distracted driving
• ·The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 1-2 days
• ·Researchers found that eating dark leafy greens can increase iron levels in anemic patients
• ·Environmental activists organized a tree-planting campaign in urban parks planting 5000 trees
• ·Community center offers free classes in computer skills for seniors
• ·A museum offered free admission on weekends for families
• ·A study showed that practicing meditation can reduce anxiety by 30%
• ·A study revealed that pet ownership can reduce feelings of loneliness in seniors
• ·Tech giant Apple unveiled a new laptop with a more powerful chip and longer battery life
• ·A construction project to renovate an old theater began
• ·A charity raised $1 million to build schools in Asia
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global poverty
• ·Paramedics use new equipment to treat heart attack patients faster
• ·The government announced a new $600 million funding plan to support rural healthcare facilities
• ·Volunteers cleaned up 8 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debris