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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• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 6.5 tons of trash
• ·A famous athlete announced a charity foundation to support youth sports programs in low-income areas
• ·A local theater announced it will show classic films every Sunday during the winter months
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·Researchers found that eating fatty fish twice a week can improve brain function
• ·Scientists identified a gene that affects how the body metabolizes sugar and fat
• ·The city council voted to extend public transit service to 24 hours on weekends
• ·Scientists developed a new method to recycle electronic waste safely
• ·A tech company donated money to a charity that helps homeless children
• ·A museum hosted a family event with hands on science experiments for children
• ·A streaming service added a library of classic foreign films with English subtitles
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of insect in a rainforest that has unique camouflage abilities
• ·A community garden donated 200 pounds of fresh herbs to a local soup kitchen to support their meal programs
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of frog in the Amazon rainforest
• ·The national weather service issued a flood warning for rivers in the southern region
• ·A university opened a new career center to help students find internships