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

A hospital started offering telehealth services for patients who cannot visit in personResearchers found that regular exercise can improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety

The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school seasonA clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuseA car accident on a busy street caused minor traffic delays but no serious injuries

A study showed that online learning can provide more flexible education options for students with disabilitiesThe space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past life

Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital

The United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communitiesA heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisories

Researchers created a biodegradable plastic bag that breaks down in soil within three monthsThe government passed a law to protect endangered sea otters from oil spills and habitat loss

A restaurant chain announced it would switch to 100% cage-free eggs by the end of the yearVolunteers planted over 3000 trees in a urban park as part of a citywide reforestation effort

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• ·Hardware store offers DIY home repair workshops for beginners
• ·A airline reduced its carbon footprint by using biofuel for some of its flights
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.8 percent due to lower energy prices
• ·Newspaper profiles local entrepreneur who started business from garage
• ·Radio station holds fundraiser to support local homeless shelter
• ·Train company introduces Wi Fi service on all commuter routes
• ·The military sent helicopters to rescue stranded hikers after a sudden snowstorm in the mountains
• ·A construction company finished building a new bridge that reduces travel time between two cities by 20 minutes
• ·The president met with business leaders to discuss how to reduce regulatory barriers for small enterprises
• ·A study revealed that eating nuts as a snack helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced a new seasonal drink made with pumpkin spice
• ·A musician performed at a benefit concert that raised $20000 for disaster relief
• ·Researchers found that playing board games can improve cognitive function in people with dementia
• ·The national ballet company performed a new production to critical acclaim
• ·Study shows that audiobooks help improve reading comprehension in struggling readers
• ·The local community center hosted a job fair for residents looking for work