A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language development

A local animal shelter rescued over 150 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homesA tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter

A global summit on gender equality ended with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2030A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next yearA study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 6 mmHg in adults with hypertension

Local residents celebrated the opening of a new community center which includes a gym library and youth clubArchaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry

A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents

A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 60 countriesA hospital opened a new pediatric emergency room with child friendly decor

A school district purchased new science lab equipment for middle and high schoolsA tech company launched a new virtual reality game set in a fantasy world

A national park closed some backcountry trails during bear mating season for safetyA bakery received a certificate of excellence for its sustainable business practices

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• ·A famous actor starred in a new movie that premiered at a film festival
• ·A smartphone app that helps users manage their finances reached 5 million downloads
• ·A coffee shop began using compostable cups and utensils to reduce waste
• ·A community organized a concert in the park to raise money for a new community center
• ·Local police partnered with community groups to reduce youth crime
• ·Scientists compare effects of organic and conventional farming on soil
• ·A startup developed a new app to help users manage personal finances and savings goals
• ·A tech startup released a device that monitors blood pressure at home
• ·Researchers developed a new blood test that can detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease with 90% accuracy
• ·Researchers discovered that certain plants can remove harmful chemicals from the soil
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made meal kits with step-by-step recipes
• ·Marine biologists launch project to restore damaged coral reefs in tropical oceans
• ·A scientist discovered a new way to convert plastic waste into fuel
• ·A local bakery won an award for its apple pie at a national food competition
• ·A government program provided $50,000 grants to 20 small businesses affected by recent natural disasters
• ·A government agency updated its regulations to protect the environment