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

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• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on relationships
• ·A sports league announced it would introduce video replay reviews for controversial calls
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of insect in a rainforest that has unique camouflage abilities
• ·Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a university to fund research in artificial intelligence
• ·A famous athlete announced a charity foundation to support youth sports programs in low-income areas
• ·Engineers designed a new dam to prevent flooding in a river basin
• ·The government planned to build more affordable housing units
• ·Local police solved a series of burglaries in the suburbs using surveillance camera footage
• ·Bloggers attend conference to learn about social media trends
• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cups
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 1.5 percent in the last quarter driven by service industries
• ·A scientist developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient than current models
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 27% over the past two years
• ·A restaurant introduced a weekend brunch menu with vegan pancakes and avocado toast
• ·A study found that playing board games improves family communication and bonding