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 tech startup raised $30 million to develop a new type of battery for renewable energy storage
• ·Local artists painted murals on the walls of an abandoned factory to brighten the neighborhood
• ·Hikers discover new trail in national park that connects two popular areas
• ·Researchers found that eating fish high in omega-3s can improve brain health
• ·A hospital started a program to help patients quit smoking
• ·A research team found evidence that a certain type of marine life is adapting to rising ocean temperatures.
• ·Toy store hosts character meet and greet event for kids during weekend
• ·A group of volunteers organized a cleanup campaign to remove trash from a local river and restore its ecosystem.
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children
• ·A zoo opened a new exhibit featuring rare penguins from the Antarctic Peninsula
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects people's food metabolism
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fifth year
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will source all its coffee beans from sustainable farms by 2026
• ·A team of explorers discovered a hidden cave system with ancient rock paintings in a remote mountain area
• ·A grocery store started offering meal prep kits with pre-chopped ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes
• ·A farm started selling honey sticks as a healthy snack for kids