A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities

A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social understandingA small business owner expanded their online store to ship products to 12 countries

A city launched a recycling rewards program, giving residents discounts for proper sortingA scientist published a research paper about a new treatment for Alzheimer’s diseaseA pet store started offering "puppy training classes" for new dog owners

A restaurant started offering "chef’s table" experiences, where diners watch meals being preparedA school district updated its curriculum to include lessons on climate change and sustainability

A tech company released an app that helps users find local events like concerts and farmers markets

A community garden hosted a "tomato growing contest" with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruitsThe government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending

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 2035

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• ·A study found sleep improves athletic performance
• ·A new study indicated that reading paper books is better for memory than reading e-books
• ·A musician performed at a charity gala that raised $50000 for a nonprofit
• ·A new survey found that 60% of employees prefer hybrid work models, combining remote and in-office work.
• ·A gym started an adaptive fitness program for people with disabilities, using specialized equipment
• ·Engineers built a new dam to provide flood control and hydroelectric power to a region
• ·A local school won a national award for its environmental education program
• ·Scientists developed a new method to convert plastic waste into biodegradable materials
• ·Firefighters rescue three people from apartment fire in downtown area
• ·A school started a debate club that won a regional competition
• ·Researchers found that walking in forests reduces levels of harmful chemicals in the blood
• ·The university announced a new scholarship program for students studying environmental science
• ·The transportation ministry added more crosswalks near schools to keep children safe
• ·Bookstore hosts storytime for kids with local children’s author
• ·A study showed that online tutoring can improve test scores by 15% in high school students
• ·School newsletter shares student artwork and poetry