Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital

A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language developmentThe government announced plans to upgrade public restrooms in parks and transportation hubs

A museum acquired a painting by a famous impressionist artist for its permanent collectionA local farm started selling fresh eggs and honey at a weekly farmers marketEngineers built a new dam to provide flood control and hydroelectric power to a region

The postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines for online ordersA celebrity chef published a cookbook featuring recipes from their travels around the world

Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of glass saves over 300 pounds of carbon dioxide

A city launched a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employmentA golfer won a tournament by two strokes after a final round of exceptional play

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 reuse

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• ·A airline offered free checked bags for families traveling with children under 12
• ·Gardening experts share tips for growing vegetables in small spaces
• ·A new study showed that excessive use of social media affects teenagers' academic performance
• ·Study finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors
• ·Astronomers detect signs of habitability on exoplanet located 300 light years away
• ·A school district started a summer school program for struggling students
• ·A hospital used a new surgical technique to treat a patient with a rare heart condition
• ·Local businesses sponsored a youth art contest for children ages 6 to 14
• ·A major food company recalled a popular product due to a potential safety issue
• ·Bakery introduces gluten-free croissants made with almond flour
• ·A retail store announced it would extend its opening hours during the holiday shopping season
• ·Local government organizes cleanup event for riverbank polluted by litter
• ·Engineers create water filter that removes bacteria and contaminants
• ·A community organized a charity auction that raised $8000 for an animal shelter
• ·A streaming service added a library of classic foreign films with English subtitles
• ·A drought in the agricultural region led to a 15% decrease in wheat production