A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social skills

A tech company released a new app that helps users track their carbon footprintA community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local senior center

A bakery started using organic flour in all its breads to appeal to health-conscious customersA coffee shop hosted a live jazz night every Friday that featured local musiciansA university awarded scholarships to 30 first-generation college students

A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customersA fashion store donated unsold clothing to a nonprofit that helps homeless individuals

A library started a book club for teens that focused on young adult fiction

A farm began selling grass-fed beef at a local butcher shopA bakery started creating custom wedding cakes with handcrafted sugar flowers

A construction company used 3D printing to build parts of a new affordable housing developmentA research study found that regular exercise can improve cognitive function in older adults

A café introduced a new specialty latte made with lavender and honeyA government agency launched a campaign to teach children about internet safety

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• ·A boxer won the world heavyweight title after knocking out the defending champion in the fifth round
• ·School newsletter features student projects on environmental conservation
• ·The military deployed troops to help distribute food and water in areas hit by a severe hurricane
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of butterfly in a nearby nature reserve
• ·A software company launched a project management tool that integrates with Google and Microsoft apps
• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tablets
• ·A major car manufacturer announced it will stop producing gasoline-powered cars by 2032 focusing on electric vehicles
• ·Train company reduces ticket prices for off peak travel to boost ridership
• ·A major clothing brand announced it will expand its size range to be more inclusive
• ·Scientists developed a faster test for a common respiratory illness
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new community pool
• ·Chemists create all natural cleaning products safe for use around pets
• ·Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·A local fire department rescued three people from a burning building early this morning, with no serious injuries reported.
• ·Art gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists
• ·A community garden hosted a herb workshop that taught residents how to grow and use herbs