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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• ·A local café started serving breakfast all day
• ·The fire department put out a big fire in a commercial building in the city center
• ·A fashion boutique started selling handmade jewelry from local artisans to support the community
• ·A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in basements of homes in the suburbs
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect endangered plant species in national parks
• ·A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents
• ·A charity organization organized a fundraiser gala with celebrity guests
• ·A charity collected donations of school supplies for children in low income families
• ·A local theater hosted a children’s play that sold out all its shows
• ·Research shows that art therapy helps trauma patients recover faster
• ·A major carmaker recalled 500000 vehicles over a potential brake system defect
• ·A startup created a new smart thermostat that learns user habits to save energy
• ·The stock market received a boost from positive news about global trade
• ·A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to split fares with friends
• ·Researchers found that drinking green tea may lower the risk of certain types of cancer
• ·The transportation ministry added more security personnel to public transit stations to improve safety