A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities

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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• ·A bakery introduced a line of gluten-free bread that tastes like traditional wheat bread
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based milk alternatives like oat and almond milk
• ·A study found that children who read books for pleasure have higher reading comprehension skills
• ·Toy store hosts character meet and greet event for kids during weekend
• ·A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week improves mental well-being in older adults
• ·A popular fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to launch a new collection
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social skills
• ·The government provided financial aid to ranchers affected by drought conditions
• ·A construction company used 3D printing technology to build the walls of a new office building
• ·Tech company Samsung unveiled a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring features
• ·Weather experts predicted a mild winter this year
• ·A cyclone caused widespread damage to homes and businesses in a coastal village
• ·Study reveals that eating breakfast improves concentration in elementary school students
• ·Doctors developed a new Alzheimer’s treatment that slows the disease’s progression
• ·A city banned single-use plastic straws in restaurants and cafes to reduce plastic waste
• ·An airline announced it would add more in-flight entertainment options for passengers