Researchers found that reading to young children helps develop their language skills

A flood in a river valley damaged 50 homes and a local elementary schoolA startup launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and farm stands

Local restaurants started offering family-style meals for takeout to support large householdsThe World Bank provided funding to build new schools in rural areas of a developing countryA tennis player won a tournament after coming back from two sets down in the final

A museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Greek artifacts on loan from a museum in AthensResearchers found that lack of exercise can lead to muscle loss in adults over 50

The city banned single-use plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes

An oil company announced it will invest in carbon capture technology at its refineriesA car manufacturer unveiled a new hybrid SUV that gets 60 miles per gallon on the highway

Police arrested four suspects in connection with a series of burglaries in a wealthy neighborhoodA popular music festival announced it would add a second weekend due to high ticket demand

The national soccer team tied their final group match securing a spot in the knockout roundA pharmaceutical company received approval to sell a new drug for treating childhood asthma

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• ·A new study revealed that spending time with friends can boost happiness and well-being
• ·The government announced plans to repair aging bridges in urban and rural areas
• ·The stock market dropped 0.7% after news of a slowdown in the global economy
• ·A bookstore sold used books at a discount
• ·A school started a music program that provides free instrument lessons to students from low-income families
• ·A new survey found that 84% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary
• ·A pet rescue organization found homes for 300 dogs and cats in the past six months
• ·A leading streaming service released a documentary about the history of space exploration
• ·A coffee shop began selling breakfast sandwiches made with local eggs and bacon
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025
• ·The prime minister attended an international summit on global trade agreements
• ·A restaurant added a kids eat free night on Mondays to attract family customers
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has been 20% above the annual average
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the coming summer raising concerns about heatwaves
• ·Bakery wins regional award for best apple pie made with heritage fruit varieties
• ·A bookstore expanded its collection of books in foreign languages