International aid organizations are sending supplies to areas affected by recent floods

The government offered grants to small businesses that adopt renewable energy solutionsA streaming service added a library of classic Hollywood films from the 1940s and 1950s

Firefighters rescued a family’s pet cat from a burning house in the middle of the nightA study found that owning a dog can increase physical activity and reduce loneliness in seniorsThe central bank announced it would inject $7 billion into the economy to boost job creation

A musician’s new album topped the charts in 15 countries within its first week of releaseA city council approved the construction of 350 new affordable housing units

Scientists developed a rapid test for a viral infection that provides results in 10 minutes

A retailer announced it would offer 30% off all products during its annual Black Friday saleA severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community

A study revealed that students who read for pleasure have higher vocabulary skillsThe government passed regulations to prevent companies from using false advertising

A museum hosted a special event to celebrate the birthday of a famous artistA coffee shop started using compostable cups for all its drinks

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• ·A new study indicated that reading aloud to young children helps develop their listening skills
• ·A study found that eating a handful of walnuts daily can improve brain function
• ·A hotel chain replaced single-use toiletries with refillable containers in all rooms
• ·Plant nursery sells pollinator friendly plants to support bees and butterflies
• ·A tech startup received a large investment to develop new software
• ·A famous author announced a new book that will be released next year after a 10-year hiatus
• ·Study reveals that eating nuts daily reduces risk of heart disease by 20 percent
• ·Research team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticity
• ·TV network announces new reality show about farm life
• ·A hospital introduced a new telemedicine service for patients in rural areas
• ·A charity organized a 5K walkathon that raised $75,000 for childhood cancer research
• ·A new science museum opened with interactive exhibits on marine biology
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to open 38 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·Local police started a program to teach bicycle safety to elementary school students
• ·A farmers market hosted a cooking demonstration with a local chef, showcasing recipes using market ingredients
• ·A tech company donated computers to local schools in underserved communities