A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language development

A local animal shelter rescued over 150 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 ended with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2030A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next yearA study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 6 mmHg in adults with hypertension

Local residents celebrated the opening of a new community center which includes a gym library and youth clubArchaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry

A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents

A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 60 countriesA hospital opened a new pediatric emergency room with child friendly decor

A school district purchased new science lab equipment for middle and high schoolsA tech company launched a new virtual reality game set in a fantasy world

A national park closed some backcountry trails during bear mating season for safetyA bakery received a certificate of excellence for its sustainable business practices

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• ·A new smartphone app helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2.1% in July the lowest in three years
• ·Police department launches campaign to reduce speeding in school zones
• ·A community organized a senior tea party that brought together 70 elderly residents
• ·A city installed new public Wi-Fi hotspots in 15 downtown parks for residents and visitors
• ·The government passed regulations to limit the amount of sugar in children’s breakfast cereals
• ·The government released a report showing a 18% reduction in air pollution in major cities
• ·A music festival attracted over 50000 attendees last weekend
• ·Local schools added coding classes to their curriculum to prepare students for tech industry jobs
• ·Scientists discovered that a common herb has properties that help with digestion
• ·Doctors urged people to get vaccinated against the flu ahead of the winter season
• ·A museum displayed a collection of famous impressionist paintings on loan from a European museum
• ·Researchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type
• ·A city hosted a art fair that featured works from 100 local artists and drew 8,000 visitors
• ·A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans
• ·Middle school organizes field trip to science museum for students