A team of explorers completed a journey across the Arctic

Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next monthResearchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus

A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issuedThe government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spendingA 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 130 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 2035

A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next yearA airline improved its customer service by adding more staff at check in counters

A charity started a program to help homeless people find jobsA university offered scholarships to students studying environmental science

A local bookstore hosted a book club for readers interested in mystery novelsA city council discussed plans to build a new community center

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• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·The United Nations released a report on the impact of climate change on polar ice caps
• ·A city installed new bike racks throughout downtown to encourage cycling
• ·A new animal rescue center opened to care for injured wildlife in the countryside
• ·A tech company released software that helps small businesses manage online payments
• ·A retail store announced it would extend its opening hours during the holiday shopping season
• ·Theater hosts special screening of classic film with live orchestra accompaniment
• ·The government offered tax credits to businesses that install solar panels
• ·A severe thunderstorm caused hail damage to 200 homes in a suburban neighborhood
• ·A government program helped homeowners install solar panels on their roofs
• ·Retailers launched a new loyalty program offering exclusive discounts to customers
• ·A school started a chess club that competed in a regional tournament and placed third
• ·The national soccer league announced plans to add two new teams
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered birds from illegal hunting and habitat destruction
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new skate park and outdoor gym in a suburban park
• ·A large utility company invested $2.7 billion in wind farm projects in the northern states