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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• ·Researchers found that eating dark leafy greens improves eye health in children
• ·A bakery started making custom birthday cakes with 3D-printed sugar decorations
• ·Electronics brand launches wireless headphones with 40 hour battery life
• ·Local artists painted murals on the walls of an abandoned factory to brighten the neighborhood
• ·The space agency successfully deployed a new satellite to study climate change
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce their energy use at home
• ·A baseball team won the national championship after a seven-game series against their division rivals
• ·A new movie received rave reviews from critics and is being talked about as an Oscar contender
• ·A new hotel opened near the airport to accommodate business travelers
• ·Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that makes 30% less noise than older models
• ·Local farmers reported a record harvest of tomatoes thanks to favorable summer weather
• ·A study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 19% in some people
• ·A personal finance app reached 5 million downloads, helping users track spending and save money
• ·A library started offering free computer classes to help seniors learn basic digital skills
• ·The central bank announced it would inject $8 billion into the economy to support job growth
• ·A city started a composting program for restaurants to reduce food waste