A local bakery won an award for its apple pie at a national food competition

A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issuedThe government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending

A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’tA local animal shelter rescued over 130 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 concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year

A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.5 mmHg in adults with hypertension

Local residents celebrated the opening of a new community center which includes a gym library and youth clubA airline added new routes to popular vacation destinations

A charity collected donations of clothing for people in needA university research team made a breakthrough in cancer treatment research

A local bookstore offered discounts on books during a holiday saleA city council approved a plan to plant more trees in urban areas

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• ·Research finds that board games improve social skills in shy children
• ·Theater group puts on outdoor production of Romeo and Juliet in city park
• ·Researchers developed a new type of fabric that repels stains and doesn’t require frequent washing
• ·A tech startup raised $130 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry
• ·Wildlife rescue group rehabilitates injured fox and releases it back into wild
• ·A farm began selling grass-fed beef at a local butcher shop
• ·A city launched a recycling program that rewards residents with discounts at local stores
• ·A bank introduced a new savings account with higher interest rates for young adults
• ·A library added a collection of books in multiple languages to support immigrant families
• ·A study revealed that eating breakfast helps children perform better in school
• ·A zoo opened a new exhibit featuring pandas from China
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public art projects
• ·A fire department provided free smoke detector batteries to senior citizens in the community
• ·A new art museum opened in the city center featuring modern and contemporary works
• ·The public transit system offered free passes to students during back-to-school week
• ·A chemical spill at a factory in the industrial area was contained with no reported health risks