Study finds that learning sign language improves empathy in children

A local café donated a portion of its profits to a local animal shelter every monthEngineers completed a new water treatment plant that provides clean drinking

The government announced a $390 million fund to support small businesses affected by recent market changesScientists at a coastal research lab discovered higher levels of microplastics in deep-sea sediment than previously recordedA major airline confirmed it will resume direct flights to four European cities by the end of the quarter

Local police reported a 16% drop in traffic violations after launching a public awareness campaignTech firm Amazon unveiled a new delivery drone designed to handle heavier packages

A heavy sandstorm swept through the desert region reducing visibility to less than 500 meters

The United Nations released a report urging countries to increase funding for global education programsA famous chef opened a new restaurant in the city center specializing in fusion cuisine from around the world

Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next monthResearchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus

A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issuedThe government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending

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• ·A farm started a educational program for school groups to learn about farming
• ·City launches bike sharing program with 500 stations across downtown areas
• ·City announces plan to add 20 miles of new bike trails by next summer
• ·Researchers found that learning a musical instrument improves math skills in elementary students
• ·Scientists at a leading university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating Alzheimer’s disease using new drug compounds
• ·Plant nursery sells pollinator-friendly plants to support bees
• ·A hospital started a program to provide mental health services to veterans
• ·School district provides free laptops to students from low income households
• ·A city added more parking spaces downtown to accommodate more visitors
• ·A famous chef opened a new downtown restaurant specializing in global fusion cuisine
• ·A city installed more public charging stations for electric vehicles in parking lots and streets
• ·A community garden donated 100 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·A wildfire in a national park was fully contained after 12 days of firefighting
• ·The government offered grants to small businesses that develop eco-friendly products
• ·A farm started selling grass fed beef directly to consumers through its website
• ·A school district hired a new nutritionist to develop healthier meal options for school cafeterias