A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language development

A local animal shelter rescued over 150 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homesA tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter

A global summit on gender equality ended with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2030A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next yearA study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 6 mmHg in adults with hypertension

Local residents celebrated the opening of a new community center which includes a gym library and youth clubArchaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry

A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents

A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 60 countriesA hospital opened a new pediatric emergency room with child friendly decor

A school district purchased new science lab equipment for middle and high schoolsA tech company launched a new virtual reality game set in a fantasy world

A national park closed some backcountry trails during bear mating season for safetyA bakery received a certificate of excellence for its sustainable business practices

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• ·Study finds that writing in a journal reduces stress levels
• ·A team of engineers upgraded the city’s water system
• ·Book club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussion
• ·The transit system announced plans to replace old trains with faster more efficient models
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new skate park in a suburban neighborhood
• ·The country’s export of technology products increased by 28% in the last quarter
• ·A major airline announced plans to add more flights to popular vacation destinations
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within three months
• ·A farmers market hosted a fall festival with pumpkin carving and hayrides
• ·A university basketball team won their first playoff game in five years
• ·The government provided financial aid to small businesses damaged by recent floods
• ·Chemists develop new paint that cleans air pollutants when exposed to sunlight
• ·Local police launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted driving
• ·A famous chef released a new cookbook with restaurant recipes that sold out its first print run
• ·A public library announced it will loan out power tools and gardening equipment to residents
• ·A school started a chess club that competed in a regional tournament and placed third