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

A hospital started offering telehealth services for patients who cannot visit in personResearchers found that regular exercise can improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety

The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school seasonA clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuseA car accident on a busy street caused minor traffic delays but no serious injuries

A study showed that online learning can provide more flexible education options for students with disabilitiesThe space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past life

Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital

The United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communitiesA heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisories

Researchers created a biodegradable plastic bag that breaks down in soil within three monthsThe government passed a law to protect endangered sea otters from oil spills and habitat loss

A restaurant chain announced it would switch to 100% cage-free eggs by the end of the yearVolunteers planted over 3000 trees in a urban park as part of a citywide reforestation effort

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• ·Research indicates that laughter therapy reduces pain in patients with chronic conditions
• ·A construction company used 3D printing to build a small home in 10 days, cutting costs by 30%
• ·A truck accident on a highway spilled 100 gallons of fuel causing a temporary closure
• ·Major supermarket chains announced plans to phase out plastic bags by the end of the year
• ·Local farmers markets started accepting mobile payments to expand customer access
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 42% since the start of the decade
• ·Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tablets
• ·Shoe brand makes shoes from recycled rubber and fabric
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of bird in a tropical rainforest with bright blue feathers
• ·A credit union announced it will offer student loans with no application fees or prepayment penalties
• ·A school started a robotics club where students build and program robots
• ·The transit system announced plans to replace old trains with newer more efficient models
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made meal kits with easy-to-follow recipes
• ·Study reveals that using reusable containers saves average household $300 yearly
• ·The local community organized a fundraiser to support a new animal shelter
• ·Researchers studied the impact of exercise on brain function in older adults