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 study showed that teachers who receive regular feedback improve their teaching skills faster
• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all public parks and beaches, with fines for violators starting at $100.
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves 14000 kilowatt-hours of energy
• ·Survey shows that consumer confidence has increased this quarter
• ·A clothing brand started selling its products online through a new website
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated animals back into their natural habitat
• ·Research finds that drinking green tea improves focus and concentration
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has tripled in the past two years
• ·A restaurant added a kids eat free night on Tuesdays to attract families
• ·A new movie based on a popular novel premiered at a film festival
• ·A new survey found 80% of employees value work-life balance over high salaries
• ·Two neighboring countries signed a historic trade agreement after two years of diplomatic negotiations
• ·A clothing store started selling its products online through a new website
• ·Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that is 25% more efficient than older models
• ·A school started a gardening club that grows vegetables for the school’s salad bar
• ·A library hosted a tech help for seniors session that taught 45 people how to use smartphones