A major fashion brand said it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines next year

Golf tournament raises funds for after-school programsStudy shows that owning a pet reduces loneliness in seniors

Tea shop imports rare teas from Japan and IndiaPolice department uses body cameras to increase transparencyDance school holds winter recital with ballet and tap performances

Research indicates that sunlight exposure boosts mood in people with SADCamera store offers photography workshops for beginners

Wildlife rescue group rehabilitates injured owl and releases it into wild

Local newspaper publishes special section on local businesses celebrating anniversariesA new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t

A local animal shelter rescued over 145 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

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• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children helps develop their literacy skills
• ·Book publisher signs deal with best selling author for three new novels
• ·A local bakery won an award for its apple pie at a national food competition
• ·A community garden hosted a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·A local theater showed a documentary about local history
• ·A farmers market hosted a festival featuring local music and food
• ·A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to video chat with family members
• ·A major film festival announced its official selection including 25 international premieres
• ·Researchers found that daily consumption of berries can reduce the risk of age-related vision loss
• ·The national rugby team won the regional championship
• ·Local farmers markets started accepting mobile payments to expand customer access
• ·Farmers used drone technology to monitor crop growth and detect diseases early
• ·Book club selects award winning novel for next month’s discussion
• ·Teachers receive training on how to integrate climate education into lessons
• ·Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six months
• ·A global summit on gender equality ended with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2030