Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their listening skills

A library added 5,000 new books to its collection including 1,000 titles in foreign languagesA farm started using drones to monitor crop health and reduce the use of pesticides by 25%

A fashion designer created a new clothing line that uses only organic cotton and natural dyesA fire department responded to a small apartment fire that left no injuries but damaged two unitsA podcast about science and technology reached 1 million monthly listeners after one year of production

A grocery store began offering online ordering and same-day delivery to meet customer demandA middle school started a robotics club that won third place in a regional competition

A hotel announced it will switch to 100% renewable energy by installing solar panels on its roof

A poet published their first collection of works which received positive reviews from literary criticsA retail store launched a loyalty program offering exclusive discounts to regular customers

A community center started offering free yoga classes for seniors every weekendA car manufacturer announced plans to release an all electric SUV next year

A local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more neighborhood news storiesA garden center introduced a new line of drought tolerant plants for home gardens

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• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·A study revealed that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type
• ·Heavy snow closed several schools and government offices in northern parts of the country
• ·Local authorities started a recycling program for batteries and old electronics
• ·A bookstore launched a book club for seniors that meets once a month
• ·A retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all orders over $30 during its summer sale
• ·A celebrity chef cooked a meal for homeless people at a shelter
• ·Local schools started using reusable water bottles to reduce plastic waste
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum age for buying tobacco products
• ·A famous clothing brand announced it will use 100% recycled fabric in its new collection
• ·A farm started selling honey sticks as a healthy snack for kids
• ·A soccer club signed a star player for a record $150 million transfer fee
• ·The government invested $150 million in building new wind farms in coastal areas
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its trains to include free Wi-Fi for all passengers
• ·Researchers found that lack of sleep can increase the risk of heart disease by 40%
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic cups entirely by the end of next year