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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• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on social media
• ·A farmers market started accepting mobile payments to make transactions easier
• ·A famous actor announced they will star in a new film based on a best-selling novel set to begin filming next month
• ·Scientists warned that ocean acidification is threatening coral reefs and marine life
• ·Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital
• ·A golfer won a major tournament with a dramatic putt on the 18th hole
• ·Ice cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local dairy
• ·A popular online retailer offered free two-day shipping on all orders during its annual sale
• ·Local authorities reported a 17% drop in crime rates over the past seven months citing improved community policing
• ·A local fire department responded to a house fire, saving two residents and preventing the fire from spreading to neighboring homes.
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a set of ancient tools believed to be 5000 years old
• ·Scientists develop rapid test for detecting infectious diseases in 15 minutes
• ·A group of students from a local high school won first place in a national science competition for their invention that converts waste into energy.
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves social skills in children
• ·Tennis player withdraws from tournament due to minor knee injury
• ·A school started a debate club