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 new TV series based on a novel became popular worldwide
• ·A major airline filed for bankruptcy protection after struggling with high fuel costs and low passenger numbers
• ·A popular TV show was renewed for a fifth season following high ratings and positive reviews from critics
• ·Study finds that journaling reduces stress and anxiety in college students
• ·The government launched a $2 billion stimulus package to support small businesses affected by the recent recession
• ·A major airline added new direct flights to tropical destinations for winter travelers
• ·Scientists observed a change in migration patterns of a popular bird species
• ·Biologists develop new method to protect honeybees from pesticides
• ·A farm started selling its produce to a local grocery store chain
• ·Local schools started offering after-school robotics programs for middle school students this week
• ·Research shows that practicing tai chi improves balance and reduces fall risk in seniors
• ·A major bank announced it will offer student loan forgiveness programs for customers who work in public service jobs for five years.
• ·Researchers developed a faster method to test for common infectious diseases
• ·The government announced a new $500 million funding package to support small businesses affected by recent economic challenges.
• ·A restaurant started using compostable packaging for takeout orders to reduce environmental impact
• ·A university research team found that eating one serving of berries daily can boost immune function