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

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• ·A group of students from a local high school won first place in a national science competition for their invention that converts waste into energy.
• ·Scientists developed a way to recycle plastic into clothing fibers
• ·Major clothing retailers announced they will extend return windows for holiday purchases until February
• ·A wildlife sanctuary rescued 12 injured birds after a severe storm
• ·A tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 12 people
• ·Camera store offers photography classes for beginners and advanced users
• ·A scientist developed a new type of battery that charges twice as fast as current models
• ·A local café started serving craft beer and wine in the evening
• ·A school district adopted a new curriculum focused on STEM subjects
• ·Scientists developed a safe method to recycle electronic waste
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued
• ·A fashion designer created a clothing line using recycled ocean plastic, raising $10k for ocean conservation
• ·A local newspaper printed a special edition celebrating the city’s 100th anniversary
• ·Scientists identified a new compound in tropical plants that may help treat antibiotic-resistant infections
• ·Podcast interviews environmental activist about climate change solutions
• ·A fashion brand announced it would stop using animal products in its clothing