A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t.

A tech company released a new tablet with a detachable keyboard for work and entertainmentA river in the midwest overflowed its banks causing damage to homes and farmland

A study found that listening to upbeat music improves mood and energy levelsThe government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minorsA museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about history

A local café started serving cold-brew coffee made with beans from a local roasterResearchers developed a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building materials

The railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for passengers who book in advance

A new TV drama became a social media sensation with millions of viewers tweeting about itTrack and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet

Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity ratesFlorist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements

Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residentsBook publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservation

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• ·A bakery used local ingredients to make its bread and pastries
• ·A major sports league changed its schedule to reduce the number of games played on weekends
• ·Local firefighters rescued several people from a burning building
• ·Research finds that outdoor play reduces myopia in children
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 59% more efficient than current models
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves social skills in children
• ·A university research team found that listening to classical music can improve focus while studying
• ·A famous chef released a new cookbook with restaurant recipes that sold out its first print run
• ·Scientists invented a new type of battery that can store energy for longer periods of time
• ·A school added a robotics lab where students can build and program their own robots
• ·The airport announced plans to add more security checkpoints to reduce wait times for travelers
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps users edit photos on their smartphones
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund improvements to public schools including new classrooms and technology
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will reduce sodium levels in its menu items
• ·he government announced new measures to boost local economic growth
• ·A tech startup launched an app that connects people with local farmers for home delivery