A library hosted a "genealogy workshop" to help residents trace their family history

The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spendingA new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t

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 quarterA global summit on gender equality ended with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2030

A 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 club

Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelryA hospital hired more respiratory therapists to handle an increase in patients with breathing issues

A school started a music program where students learn to play string instrumentsA tech company launched a new feature for its video conferencing tool that allows virtual backgrounds

A national park offered guided nature hikes led by volunteer naturalistsA bakery introduced a new line of artisanal breads made with ancient grains

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• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on relationships among teenagers
• ·Researchers published a study showing that regular exercise can lower the risk of heart disease by up to 30%.
• ·Plant nursery offers wide variety of native plants for home gardens
• ·A local bookstore started a program to donate books to prisons
• ·A major airline announced it will use more biofuels to power its planes and reduce emissions
• ·Schools launched a new program to teach students about financial literacy
• ·A group of volunteers cleaned up over 2 tons of trash from a local beach during a weekend event
• ·A research study showed that listening to classical music can improve focus in students
• ·Firefighters rescued a family’s pet cat from a burning house in the middle of the night
• ·A new study showed that drinking black tea regularly can lower cholesterol levels
• ·A popular streaming service announced plans to produce more original content
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain
• ·The national tennis tournament attracted record crowds to watch top players compete
• ·A farm started a petting zoo to attract families to its property
• ·A study showed that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others’ perspectives
• ·The community center opened a new senior center with fitness classes and social activities