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 that socializing with friends at least once a week can improve mental well-being in older adults.
• ·Weather conditions caused delays in air travel across the country
• ·A construction company built a new middle school to accommodate a growing student population
• ·Scientists collaborate with international teams to study climate change impacts
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public art projects in downtown areas
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users manage their finances
• ·Researchers studied the impact of social media on teen self-esteem
• ·A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making beeswax candles at home
• ·A retail company raised its employee minimum wage to $19 per hour benefiting 15000 workers
• ·International relief organizations are sending medical teams to areas hit by a severe earthquake
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new pedestrian bridge over the river downtown
• ·Local artists painted murals on the walls of an abandoned factory to brighten the neighborhood
• ·Police department launches campaign against distracted driving
• ·Skateboard competition attracts professional riders from around the world