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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• ·Fashion designer presents new collection inspired by traditional textiles
• ·A study showed that online courses can help adult learners earn degrees 20% faster
• ·A popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year
• ·The postal service introduced a new tracking app that lets users see where their packages are in real time
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter
• ·The national library made a collection of historical newspapers available online for free
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast canceled over 900 flights and closed public transit
• ·A heatwave swept across southern regions, with temperatures reaching record highs and prompting heat advisories.
• ·A new study indicated that eating breakfast helps maintain a healthy weight
• ·A singer released a new single that topped music charts in 10 countries
• ·A high school robotics team won first place in a regional competition
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with hand-piped designs
• ·The government announced a new initiative to provide free job training for unemployed youth
• ·Landslides in mountainous regions blocked two major highways stranding hundreds of drivers
• ·A major airline added new direct flights to tropical destinations for winter travelers
• ·A new shopping center opened with over 100 stores and restaurants