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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• ·A local newspaper won a state award for its feature stories
• ·The city council voted to ban single use plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·Local schools organized a sports day for students and parents
• ·A drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn production
• ·A government program helped small businesses expand
• ·Researchers studied the effects of sleep deprivation on driving ability
• ·Book publisher signs deal with debut author for young adult fantasy trilogy
• ·Swimming team wins national championship for second consecutive year
• ·Doctors at a cancer center successfully treated a patient using a new immunotherapy drug
• ·A sports equipment store opened a new location in a suburban shopping center
• ·Researchers found that adequate sleep can enhance problem-solving skills in adults
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children
• ·A scientist developed a new type of sunscreen that is better for coral reefs
• ·A fire department conducted a fire safety workshop at a local elementary school
• ·The government announced a grant program to help small farmers adopt organic farming methods
• ·A study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 27%