Researchers found that reading fiction can improve empathy in readers

A community organized a book drive that collected 2,000 books for a local school’s libraryA city repaired a historic building that will now be used as a community center

A scientist developed a new type of battery that lasts twice as long as traditional batteriesA pet rescue organization hosted an adoption event that found homes for 50 animals in one dayA restaurant started offering takeout and delivery services that now make up 30% of its sales

A school district hired 20 new teachers to reduce class sizes in elementary schoolsA photographer hosted an exhibition of their work at a local gallery that ran for two weeks

A grocery store started selling locally grown fruits and vegetables which increased customer loyalty

A construction company used sustainable building materials to construct a new office buildingThe government started a campaign to encourage people to vote in the upcoming election

A popular online retailer expanded its product range to include more green productsResearchers developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a deadly disease

The city council approved the construction of a new public library in the western districtScientists found that listening to soft music can help people focus while studying

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• ·A research team discovered a new way to clean up oil spills more effectively
• ·Researchers studied the impact of social media on teen self-esteem
• ·A team of doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country, giving a patient a new identity after a severe accident.
• ·A tech startup raised $120 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry
• ·The government announced a new program to help small businesses adopt digital tools
• ·A local theater hosted a festival of new plays
• ·Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year
• ·Scientists developed a battery that uses recycled materials and is easier to dispose of
• ·A university started a new undergraduate program in environmental engineering
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet that orbits a star similar to our sun in the habitable zone
• ·A pet store started offering pet wellness checks with a licensed veterinarian once a month
• ·A bookstore offered a subscription service where customers receive a new book every month
• ·A new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 21% in the past year
• ·A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building
• ·A charity started a job training program for homeless people
• ·The city’s public library added more e-books and online databases for students and researchers