A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t.

A tech company released a new tablet with a detachable keyboard for work and entertainmentA river in the midwest overflowed its banks causing damage to homes and farmland

A study found that listening to upbeat music improves mood and energy levelsThe government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minorsA museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about history

A local café started serving cold-brew coffee made with beans from a local roasterResearchers developed a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building materials

The railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for passengers who book in advance

A new TV drama became a social media sensation with millions of viewers tweeting about itTrack and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet

Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity ratesFlorist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements

Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residentsBook publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservation

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• ·A supermarket chain reduced food waste by donating unsold items to food banks
• ·The airport announced plans to add more security checkpoints to reduce wait times for travelers
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety classes at local pool
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist
• ·Yoga studio offers free trial classes for new members this month
• ·Farmers are experimenting with new crop varieties to withstand drought
• ·Scientists discovered a way to convert plastic waste into fuel offering a solution to the global plastic pollution crisis
• ·The country’s export of tech products increased by 22 percent in the last quarter
• ·Floods in the river basin damaged hundreds of homes and disrupted local transportation
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill in the city’s tallest building
• ·Study indicates that playing team sports improves leadership skills in teens
• ·Public library launches digital archive of local newspaper articles from the 1900s
• ·A farm started a beekeeping program to help pollinate its crops and produce honey
• ·A study found that owning a dog can increase physical activity and reduce loneliness in seniors
• ·A farm began using drones to monitor crop health, reducing the need for chemical pesticides by 15%
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibition honoring the work of women scientists throughout history