A hospital started offering virtual doctor visits for non-emergency medical issues

A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language developmentThe military sent troops to assist in disaster relief after a hurricane hit the east coast

A snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 600 flights and closed government officesA tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2500 new jobsLocal authorities launched a recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and laptops

The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying income inequalityA fast-food chain announced it will reduce sugar in children’s meals by 50%

Researchers found that gardening can reduce symptoms of depression by 35%

The mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parksArt gallery showcases works by emerging local artists

Research shows that stretching before exercise prevents muscle strainsElectronics store offers back-to-school discounts on laptops and printers

Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey into wildLifestyle magazine shares tips for reducing household waste

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• ·A university research team developed a new battery that charges in 15 minutes and lasts longer
• ·A photographer hosted a family photo day that offered affordable sessions for 40 families
• ·Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tablets
• ·Local restaurants started offering family-style meals for takeout to support large households
• ·Study shows that gardening improves hand-eye coordination in young children
• ·A bakery used locally sourced ingredients to create a new line of pastries that highlight regional flavors
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 56% more efficient than current models
• ·City announces plan to add 20 miles of new bike trails by next summer
• ·Researchers found that spending time gardening reduces symptoms of anxiety in older adults
• ·A wildfire in a national park was fully contained after firefighters worked for 10 days
• ·A study found that urban green spaces reduce air pollution levels by up to 26% in city centers
• ·A charity organization provided school supplies to children in underserved areas
• ·Researchers found that eating fish regularly can improve brain health in children
• ·Archaeologists found ancient coins and pottery shards at a dig site dating back to the Roman Empire
• ·A historical society opened an exhibit featuring vintage toys from the 1950s and 1960s
• ·A tech company launched a new smart home system that connects all devices (lights thermostats security cameras) via voice commands