A grocery store started selling plant-based meat alternatives in its frozen food section

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

(责任编辑：吴钟赫)

• ·A hospital launched a program to help people quit smoking with free counseling
• ·Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint
• ·The community organized a beach cleanup that collected 5 tons of trash and plastic
• ·A bakery donated 10% of its profits to a local food bank during the holiday season
• ·A research study found that volunteering can improve mental health
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing
• ·The government announced tax deductions for businesses that donate to food banks
• ·An airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next year
• ·Research finds that gardening increases physical activity in adults
• ·A hotel renovated its lobby to include a modern seating area and coffee bar
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport in a rural area to boost economic development in the region.
• ·A bookstore started a book exchange where customers can swap used books for free
• ·Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital
• ·The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes on main roads to promote cycling
• ·A university’s soccer team made it to the national tournament for the first time