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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• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has exceeded the annual average
• ·A study revealed that eating breakfast helps children perform better in school
• ·The government announced a $100 million program to help homeless people find permanent housing
• ·A airline improved its on time performance by changing its scheduling system
• ·A study published in a medical journal found that drinking green tea regularly improves skin health by reducing inflammation
• ·A severe dust storm reduced visibility to zero closing highways in the Great Plains
• ·A restaurant added a kids’ menu with healthy options like fruit cups and veggie sticks
• ·A wildlife sanctuary rescued a group of animals from a zoo that was closing
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles with natural wax
• ·A local café started serving vegan desserts made with coconut milk
• ·A construction company finished building a new hospital wing that adds 40 new patient beds
• ·The transportation department began repairing potholes on major roads to improve driving conditions
• ·The United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communities
• ·Local restaurants started offering catering services for small events to support their businesses
• ·Marine biologists work to restore damaged coral reefs
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local historical society to document the restoration of a historic building