A study found that reading aloud to young children helps develop their literacy skills

Scientists developed a way to recycle plastic into building materialsLocal schools organized a fundraiser to buy new sports equipment

The national opera company performed a new production to critical acclaimA major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2030The government introduced new laws to protect wildflowers in national parks

A tech startup launched an app that connects people with volunteer opportunitiesResearchers found that spending time in forests lowers stress levels

A famous singer performed a concert to raise money for a children’s hospital

The city’s public library added more e-books for users to borrow onlinePharmacists remind people to get flu shots before winter season

Fashion designer presents new collection inspired by traditional textilesStudy finds that listening to music while working increases productivity

Fire department conducts safety drills in local schoolsCoffee chain introduces new sustainable packaging for takeaway drinks

(责任编辑：Visual Stories)

• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry night with local poets
• ·A new study showed that people who live in walkable neighborhoods have lower obesity rates
• ·Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tablets
• ·Archaeologists found ancient tools and pottery fragments in a cave dating back 10,000 years
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literature
• ·Scientists discover ancient underwater volcano that was active 10000 years ago
• ·A global climate change summit concluded with 118 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 53% by 2030
• ·Research indicates that drinking green tea may boost metabolism
• ·A new café opened in the neighborhood serving organic coffee and homemade pastries
• ·A charity organization built a new community center with a gym and after-school programs
• ·Researchers studied how different types of exercise affect heart health in seniors
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant focusing on regional cuisine
• ·A grocery store added a zero-waste section with bulk foods and package-free products
• ·Researchers found that eating fish high in omega-3s can improve brain health
• ·Study shows that daily meditation reduces symptoms of chronic stress by 30 percent