A bookstore read to kids at daycares

A study revealed that students who read for pleasure have higher vocabulary skillsThe government passed regulations to prevent companies from using false advertising

A museum hosted a special event to celebrate the birthday of a famous artistA 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-efficientA new movie received four nominations at a major film awards show

Researchers found that eating avocados can lower bad cholesterol levels

A city added more bike lanes to encourage people to cycle to workScientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using natural bacteria

The transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before winterA fashion brand announced it would stop using animal products in its clothing

A hospital launched a program to help people quit smoking with free counselingA community organized a charity walk to raise money for cancer research

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• ·A new art exhibit featuring local artists opened at the city’s main gallery
• ·A hospital started offering virtual doctor visits for non-emergency medical issues
• ·Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make stuffed animals
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local historical society to document the restoration of a historic building
• ·The local zoo celebrated the birth of a baby giraffe as part of its endangered species program
• ·Coffee shop roasts beans in small batches
• ·A charity collected donations of toys for children in hospitals
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 42% since the start of the decade
• ·Researchers found that family meals help improve children’s eating habits
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against the flu
• ·A study found that listening to audiobooks can improve reading comprehension in young adults
• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035
• ·A new study showed that air pollution has a negative impact on children's lung development
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps users edit photos on their smartphones
• ·A new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 18% in the past year
• ·A city organized a parade to celebrate its 200th anniversary