A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with hand-piped designs

A tech startup launched an app that helps users track and reduce their household energy consumptionFarmers in the northern region reported higher corn yields due to improved irrigation systems

A city announced plans to install 100 new public Wi-Fi hotspots in parks and community centersA charity organization distributed 5,000 blankets to homeless shelters ahead of winterResearchers found a potential link between daily walking and reduced risk of type 2 diabetes

A popular clothing brand announced it will phase out plastic packaging by the end of next yearA high school hosted its first international cultural festival, featuring food and performances from 15 countries

A university opened a new research lab focused on developing sustainable battery technologies

A small town organized a cleanup event that removed 3 tons of litter from local riversDietitian recommends adding leafy greens to daily meals for iron and vitamin K

Bus company updates fleet with more fuel-efficient vehiclesPhotography exhibit focusing on urban wildlife opens at city gallery

Scientists test new vaccine for preventing childhood pneumoniaCommunity center provides free tutoring for students preparing for exams

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• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·A community garden donated 250 pounds of zucchini to a local food bank this summer
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new swimming pool in the suburbs
• ·Survey reveals that 60 percent of travelers plan to take international trips next year
• ·A hotel started offering pet-friendly rooms with beds and bowls for guests’ furry companions
• ·A university hosted a conference on climate change that brought together 500 experts from around the world
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of coral in the Great Barrier Reef that can withstand warmer ocean temperatures
• ·The postal service introduced a new package pickup service for customers at workplaces
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has doubled in the past two years
• ·A singer released a new single that became a top hit on music charts worldwide
• ·The stock market reached a new all-time high on Monday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare companies
• ·A tech company released software updates to improve security
• ·A taxi company started offering late-night safe rides for students and workers who need transportation after dark
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibition on space exploration
• ·A charity organized a 5K walkathon that raised $75,000 for childhood cancer research
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of plant can be used to treat headaches and migraines