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 study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids
• ·A research study found that eating nuts can reduce the risk of certain diseases
• ·A local community organized a festival to celebrate cultural diversity featuring music dance and food from different countries
• ·Fashion designer presents new collection inspired by traditional textiles
• ·A local farm offered u-pick strawberry days where families could harvest their own fruit
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·Pharmacy offers walk in flu shot clinics for busy professionals during lunch hours
• ·Scientists identified a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·A musician performed a free concert in the park that was attended by over 500 people
• ·A coffee shop sold fair-trade coffee
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry
• ·The postal service announced it would deliver packages on Sundays during the holiday season
• ·Major grocery store chains announced plans to stock more locally grown produce to reduce carbon emissions
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s food scene
• ·A tech company launched a new tablet with a foldable screen and long-lasting battery