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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• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles with natural wax
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would start offering plant-based burgers at all its locations
• ·A discount store announced it will expand its organic food section in all locations
• ·International aid organizations are sending supplies to areas affected by recent floods
• ·A tech startup launched a portable device that monitors air quality in real time
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new public park in the downtown area
• ·A survey found that 70% of consumers plan to shop online during the upcoming holiday season
• ·Researchers calculated that using public transit reduces carbon emissions by 45% per person
• ·A musician released a folk album inspired by local history that topped regional music charts
• ·A community garden hosted a harvest dinner where local chefs used garden produce to create a multi-course meal
• ·A construction company finished building a new bridge that connects two neighborhoods and reduces travel time
• ·Local parks added new recreational facilities for children and families
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·Local authorities announced plans to build a new hospital in a rural area addressing the shortage of medical facilities
• ·A national park started a program to protect endangered birds
• ·Government approves funding for new public park in urban neighborhood