(责任编辑：Edu Updates)

• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others
• ·A flood in a small town damaged over 100 homes and forced residents to seek shelter
• ·Car companies announced they will collaborate on developing affordable electric vehicles
• ·A hospital opened a new neonatal intensive care unit to care for premature babies
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its trains to be more energy-efficient
• ·Bus company introduces new app for tracking routes and arrival times
• ·Doctors reported an increase in the number of patients with respiratory problems
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings
• ·A new study showed that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of depression
• ·City council votes to add more bike lanes on major roads to promote cycling
• ·A major snack company recalled a batch of chips due to possible salmonella contamination
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average summer temperatures raising heatwave concerns
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered animals and their habitats
• ·A historic building in the city center was damaged in a fire early this morning; no injuries were reported, but restoration could take years.
• ·A tech company announced it will hire 1800 new employees for its cybersecurity division
• ·The country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this quarter