Public library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphones

A hospital started offering telehealth services for patients who cannot visit in personResearchers found that regular exercise can improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety

The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school seasonA clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuseA car accident on a busy street caused minor traffic delays but no serious injuries

A study showed that online learning can provide more flexible education options for students with disabilitiesThe space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past life

Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital

The United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communitiesA study showed that eating nuts daily can improve heart health and reduce cholesterol

The transportation department began repaving a 15-mile stretch of highway to improve safetyA fashion brand released a clothing line made from recycled plastic bottles collected from oceans

A hospital opened a new neonatal intensive care unit with state-of-the-art medical equipmentResearchers discovered a new species of frog in the rainforests of Costa Rica

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• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries calling for more donations
• ·Engineers tested a new bridge design that can withstand stronger earthquakes
• ·A study found that reading for 30 minutes a day can reduce stress levels by 20%
• ·A charity raised funds to build a new school in a war-torn country
• ·Study shows that pets reduce anxiety in college students
• ·The school district announced plans to replace old school buses with electric vehicles
• ·Local farmers' markets attracted more customers who prefer organic food
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 1.5 percent in the last quarter driven by service industries
• ·A scientist discovered a new way to convert plastic waste into fuel
• ·The government provided financial aid to small businesses damaged by recent floods
• ·Local businesses organized a market to sell handmade products
• ·Researchers found that reading fiction can improve empathy in readers
• ·Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that break down oil
• ·A team of historians published a new book about the country’s colonial history
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that may be linked to increased resistance to certain viruses