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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• ·A city banned plastic bags in all grocery stores and retail shops
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·Local businesses reported a 25% increase in sales during the holiday season compared to the previous year
• ·The national rugby team won the regional championship for the third consecutive year
• ·A tech company released a new laptop with longer battery life
• ·Marine biologists work to protect coral reefs from pollution
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health
• ·Local restaurants reported a 35% increase in outdoor dining reservations during the summer months
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill in the city’s tallest building
• ·A famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literature.
• ·Study shows that drinking enough water improves skin hydration
• ·The central bank announced it would ease monetary policy to support lending to small and medium-sized enterprises
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean
• ·A farm began selling homemade jams and preserves made from excess fruit to reduce food waste
• ·The stock market reached a new all-time high on Thursday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare companies
• ·The country’s education system is undergoing a series of reforms