Researchers found that reading to young children helps develop their language skills

A flood in a river valley damaged 50 homes and a local elementary schoolA startup launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and farm stands

Local restaurants started offering family-style meals for takeout to support large householdsThe World Bank provided funding to build new schools in rural areas of a developing countryA tennis player won a tournament after coming back from two sets down in the final

A museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Greek artifacts on loan from a museum in AthensResearchers found that lack of exercise can lead to muscle loss in adults over 50

The city banned single-use plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes

An oil company announced it will invest in carbon capture technology at its refineriesA car manufacturer unveiled a new hybrid SUV that gets 60 miles per gallon on the highway

Police arrested four suspects in connection with a series of burglaries in a wealthy neighborhoodA popular music festival announced it would add a second weekend due to high ticket demand

The national soccer team tied their final group match securing a spot in the knockout roundA pharmaceutical company received approval to sell a new drug for treating childhood asthma

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• ·Fashion designer collaborates with indigenous artists to create new collection
• ·A farm started growing herbs and spices to sell to local restaurants
• ·A tech company released a language-learning app
• ·A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries, calling for increased donations.
• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on 100 year history of the city
• ·A charity organized a walkathon to raise money for cancer research
• ·A construction company built a new middle school to accommodate a growing student population
• ·A luxury hotel chain replaced all single-use plastic items in its rooms with eco-friendly alternatives
• ·Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their reading skills
• ·A team of engineers designed a new type of bridge that can withstand stronger earthquakes and extreme weather conditions.
• ·A national park extended summer hours
• ·A study showed that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive development
• ·An airline announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by using more fuel-efficient planes
• ·A school district updated its technology infrastructure to provide faster internet access
• ·Newspaper reports on growth of small businesses in downtown area
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from high credit card fees