A local theater hosted a film festival featuring independent films

A retailer announced it would offer 20% off all products during its annual saleA severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community

A study revealed that students who read for pleasure have higher vocabulary skillsThe government passed regulations to prevent companies from using false advertisingA museum hosted a special event to celebrate the birthday of a famous artist

A coffee shop started using compostable cups for all its drinksA space agency sent a probe to explore a comet in the outer solar system

The railway service announced it would upgrade its trains to be more energy-efficient

A new movie received four nominations at a major film awards showA local café started serving vegan desserts made with coconut milk

Researchers developed a new battery that is 50% smaller than current modelsThe railway service announced it would offer free coffee to passengers during morning commutes

A new TV show became the most-watched program of the year within a month of airingA study revealed that eating breakfast helps children perform better in school

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• ·Study reveals that early childhood education has long term benefits
• ·Elementary school takes students on field trip to science museum
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities.
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits with locally grown greens and vegetables
• ·An automaker unveiled an electric SUV with a range of 450 miles and fast-charging capability
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children helps develop their literacy skills
• ·Researchers found that eating garlic regularly can lower blood pressure in people with hypertension
• ·A pet groomer started offering mobile services for customers who can’t bring their pets to the salon
• ·A new survey found that 85% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary
• ·A coffee shop started roasting its own beans on-site to ensure freshness for customers
• ·A fire department hosted a smoke alarm installation day where they installed free smoke alarms in low-income homes
• ·Hot weather led to an increase in visits to public pools and beaches across the region
• ·The local museum added new hands-on exhibits for children to learn about science
• ·A new survey found that 85% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the upcoming summer raising concerns about heatwaves
• ·A tech company said it will release a new foldable-screen smartphone next quarter