A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t.

A tech company released a new tablet with a detachable keyboard for work and entertainmentA river in the midwest overflowed its banks causing damage to homes and farmland

A study found that listening to upbeat music improves mood and energy levelsThe government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minorsA museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about history

A local café started serving cold-brew coffee made with beans from a local roasterResearchers developed a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building materials

The railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for passengers who book in advance

A new TV drama became a social media sensation with millions of viewers tweeting about itTrack and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet

Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity ratesFlorist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements

Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residentsBook publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservation

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• ·Researchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults
• ·Scientists develop new test to detect disease in early stages
• ·The city’s public transport system announced it will add more night buses on weekends
• ·A local bookstore hosted a children’s storytime event that drew over 80 kids and their parents
• ·Scientists discover ancient underwater volcano that was active 10000 years ago
• ·Researchers found that eating leafy green vegetables reduces the risk of age-related vision loss
• ·A charity started a program to help homeless people find jobs
• ·A tech startup raised $25 million to develop a new type of renewable energy technology
• ·Researchers studied the impact of urban light pollution on the mating habits of fireflies
• ·A famous actor donated their personal collection of vintage cameras to a local museum
• ·Local high school announces plans to build outdoor learning space for science classes
• ·A city banned plastic bags in retail stores to reduce waste
• ·A study showed that practicing yoga daily can improve flexibility and reduce anxiety
• ·Study shows that drinking enough water improves athletic performance
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·Scientists test new drug that may slow progression of Alzheimer’s disease