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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• ·The prime minister held a meeting with business leaders to discuss job creation strategies
• ·A research study found that spending time in forests can reduce stress hormones in the body
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders, regardless of the purchase amount.
• ·A famous athlete announced they will donate a portion of their salary to support youth sports programs
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with affordable housing units
• ·The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending
• ·A university football team won their conference championship for the first time in 18 years
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in
• ·Scientists test new drug that may slow progression of Parkinson’s disease
• ·Experts warned about the increasing risk of wildfires in dry regions this summer
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect endangered bird species from habitat loss
• ·A university opened a new dormitory that can house 400 students
• ·The government announced a plan to plant 1 million trees over the next five years to combat deforestation
• ·A prolonged drought forced farmers to switch to drought-resistant crops to save their harvests
• ·Researchers found that using natural skincare products reduces the risk of skin irritation and allergies
• ·A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safety