A study found that storytelling can improve empathy in young children

The railway service announced discounted fares for senior citizens and people with disabilitiesA new TV series based on a popular book became a hit with viewers around the world

A study revealed that eating fish twice a week can improve brain health and memoryA city installed more streetlights in parks to make them safer for evening visitorsAn airline announced it would add more movies TV shows and games to its in-flight entertainment

Scientists found that a certain bacteria helps plants grow better in poor soil conditionsThe government launched a campaign to teach people about the importance of recycling

A museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about the history of the civil rights movement

A local café donated a portion of its profits to a local animal shelter every monthDoctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident

A popular music artist released a new album which topped the charts in over 24 countries within 24 hoursThe government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year

A local school won a national award for its environmental education programA tech startup announced a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring features including blood sugar tracking

(责任编辑：Green Living)

• ·A taxi company added 50 electric vehicles to its fleet to reduce carbon emissions
• ·Police arrested four suspects in connection with a series of burglaries in a wealthy neighborhood
• ·A wildfire in a national forest burned 13000 acres with firefighters working to protect nearby communities
• ·Researchers found that eating one serving of leafy greens daily lowers the risk of stroke by 18%
• ·A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents
• ·Football team names former player as head coach for upcoming season
• ·Car dealership offers special financing deals for new and used vehicles
• ·A local artist created portraits of community leaders to display in city hall
• ·A new study showed that excessive use of social media affects teenagers' academic performance
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology
• ·A local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that may be linked to longevity in humans
• ·Scientists developed a battery that uses recycled materials and is easier to dispose of
• ·Scientists have discovered a new species of deep sea fish living near hydrothermal vents
• ·A library added a graphic novel section that became popular with teens
• ·Electronics store offers back to school discounts on laptops and tablets