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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• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 60% more efficient than current models
• ·A tech company released a new laptop with improved performance
• ·Pharmacy offers free delivery of prescription medications for homebound patients
• ·A sports equipment store started selling eco friendly sports gear
• ·A research study found that volunteering can improve mental health
• ·A multi-car accident on a highway caused a 14-mile traffic jam during the morning commute
• ·A study found that storytelling can improve empathy in young children
• ·A school started a string orchestra program, providing free instruments to students who can’t afford them
• ·Physicists make breakthrough in developing quantum computers for commercial use
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibition to honor the life and work of a famous scientist
• ·Swimming team sets three new state records at annual championship meet
• ·A hospital started offering telehealth services for patients who cannot visit in person
• ·A local newspaper started a digital newsletter
• ·A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year
• ·Local businesses reported increased sales during the holiday season
• ·A university’s basketball team made it to the final four of a national tournament