Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills

A river in the south overflowed its banks, causing damage to 60 farms and several roadsA study found that listening to music while working can improve productivity by 15%

The government passed a law to raise the minimum age for buying tobacco products to 21A museum offered free admission to all visitors on weekends during the summerA local café started serving plant-based milk options like oat, almond, and soy milk

Researchers developed a new battery that is smaller, lighter, and more powerful than current modelsThe railway service announced it would offer free coffee and tea to passengers during morning commutes

A new TV show became the most-watched program on its network within its first two weeks

A study revealed that eating breakfast every day helps people maintain a healthy weightA team of veterinarians opened a new animal hospital specializing in exotic pets

The stock market closed higher after a week of steady growthA charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental health

Scientists observed a rare phenomenon in the Earth’s atmosphereThe city introduced a new bike-sharing program with more stations across town

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• ·A photographer’s photos of a local sunset went viral on Instagram, gaining 100k likes
• ·A tech startup raised $230 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.3 billion
• ·A tech company allowed employees to choose their own work hours with no core time requirements
• ·A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar pastries to cater to customers with dietary restrictions
• ·A tech startup raised $30 million to develop a new type of battery for renewable energy storage
• ·A new study revealed that drinking enough water can improve metabolism
• ·A software company released a new video conferencing tool that supports up to 1,000 participants
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian history with artifacts on loan from overseas
• ·A famous musician announced a farewell tour with concerts in 45 cities across the globe
• ·A tech company said it will release a new foldable-screen smartphone next quarter
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems and eye diseases early
• ·A team of explorers discovered a hidden cave system with ancient rock paintings in
• ·A historical preservation group restored a 19th-century lighthouse that will open as a tourist attraction
• ·A tech company announced it will invest $620 million in research and development to create new AI technologies
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language through games
• ·A community garden donated 75 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchen