The United Nations released a report highlighting progress in global poverty reduction efforts

A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social skillsA small business owner expanded their online store to ship products internationally

A city launched a recycling program that rewards residents with discounts at local storesA scientist published a research paper about a new way to treat Alzheimer’s diseaseA pet store started offering "pet training classes" for dogs and cats

A restaurant started offering "chef’s table" experiences where customers dine in the kitchenA school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on climate change

A tech company released a new app that helps users find local events and activities

A community garden hosted a "tomato growing contest" with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruitsA small business owner started a blog about their industry, gaining 6,000 followers

A city launched a bike safety program for kids, giving away free helmets and lessonsA scientist discovered a way to convert plastic waste into clean fuel

A pet store started offering supplies for exotic pets like reptiles and birdsA restaurant added a vegan menu with 12 new plant-based dishes

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• ·The city introduced a new parking app that lets users pay for parking with their phones
• ·Power company launches initiative to help customers reduce energy usage in winter
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 45% since the start of the decade
• ·A construction company used 3D printing to build parts of a new house
• ·The transportation department began repaving a 15-mile stretch of highway to improve safety
• ·A wildlife conservation group released 20 endangered turtles into their natural habitat
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that can charge electric cars in 15 minutes
• ·A farm started selling homemade honey and beeswax products at local farmers markets
• ·Plant nursery offers wide selection of native plants for home gardens
• ·A national park reported an increase in the number of endangered species spotted this year
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with affordable housing units
• ·A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s water supply system
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local flower festival that were used in a national travel magazine
• ·The fire department rescued a family of five from a house fire in the early morning hours
• ·Researchers found that eating nuts daily can reduce the risk of diabetes
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter