A grocery store started selling plant-based meat alternatives in its frozen food section

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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• ·Retailers introduced mobile checkout apps to reduce lines during holiday shopping
• ·The city introduced a bike-sharing scheme to promote green transport
• ·A photographer captured photos of a rare bird species in a nearby nature reserve that were featured in a wildlife magazine
• ·A construction company used drones to survey construction sites and improve safety
• ·A public library announced it will loan out power tools and gardening equipment to residents
• ·A farmers market hosted a cooking demonstration
• ·Tea shop imports rare teas from Japan and India
• ·A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building
• ·The community center hosted a job fair with local employers hiring for various positions
• ·Researchers found that using cloth bags instead of plastic bags reduces plastic waste by 80%
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free coffee and tea to passengers during morning commutes
• ·The public transit system added 30 new wheelchair-accessible trains to its fleet
• ·The prime minister attended a summit on global energy security in Europe
• ·A study found that playing video games can improve hand-eye coordination and reaction time
• ·Local schools organized a sports day for students and parents
• ·A gym added new classes including hot yoga, kickboxing, and strength training for beginners