Study finds that learning sign language improves empathy in children

A local café donated a portion of its profits to a local animal shelter every monthEngineers completed a new water treatment plant that provides clean drinking

The government announced a $390 million fund to support small businesses affected by recent market changesScientists at a coastal research lab discovered higher levels of microplastics in deep-sea sediment than previously recordedA major airline confirmed it will resume direct flights to four European cities by the end of the quarter

Local police reported a 16% drop in traffic violations after launching a public awareness campaignTech firm Amazon unveiled a new delivery drone designed to handle heavier packages

A heavy sandstorm swept through the desert region reducing visibility to less than 500 meters

The United Nations released a report urging countries to increase funding for global education programsA famous chef opened a new restaurant in the city center specializing in fusion cuisine from around the world

Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next monthResearchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus

A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issuedThe government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending

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• ·Government approves funding for new public park in urban neighborhood
• ·Study shows that gardening lowers blood pressure in middle aged adults
• ·Doctors recommended avoiding screens for at least one hour before bed to improve sleep
• ·A hospital started a pain management program for patients with chronic conditions
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for workers
• ·A study found that listening to audiobooks can improve vocabulary retention in young adults
• ·Researchers found that listening to classical music improves focus in college students
• ·Local restaurants started offering family-style meals for takeout to support large households
• ·A popular streaming service added a new category for independent documentaries
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced a new seasonal drink made with local ingredients
• ·A city council approved a plan to build a new water treatment plant
• ·Firefighters use drones to monitor wildfire spread in forest area
• ·The stock market reached a new all-time high following positive corporate earnings
• ·A tech company released a new version of its software that fixes bugs and improves performance
• ·A study found that eating a handful of nuts daily may reduce the risk of heart disease by 20%
• ·Study shows that family dinners improve communication between parents and teens