A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language development

A hospital started offering telehealth services for patients who cannot visit in personResearchers found that regular exercise can improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety

The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school seasonA clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuseA car accident on a busy street caused minor traffic delays but no serious injuries

A study showed that online learning can provide more flexible education options for students with disabilitiesThe space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past life

Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital

The United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communitiesA heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisories

Researchers created a biodegradable plastic bag that breaks down in soil within three monthsThe government passed a law to protect endangered sea otters from oil spills and habitat loss

A restaurant chain announced it would switch to 100% cage-free eggs by the end of the yearVolunteers planted over 3000 trees in a urban park as part of a citywide reforestation effort

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• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·Soccer team wins regional championship and advances to nationals
• ·Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·Local police seized over $1 million worth of illegal drugs in a raid on a suspected trafficking ring
• ·The national currency strengthened against the dollar by 1.5% following positive trade balance data
• ·The city installed a new parking app that lets users reserve spots and pay for parking online
• ·The government set a target to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to 2005 levels
• ·The government invested $150 million in building new wind farms in coastal areas
• ·A hotel offered staycation packages with discounts for residents of the surrounding area
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·A school district started a mentorship program for new teachers
• ·A tech company released a software update to fix security issues
• ·A group of volunteers helped rebuild 50 homes for families affected by a natural disaster
• ·Doctors developed a new cream that reduces pain and swelling from arthritis
• ·Gardening experts share tips for growing vegetables in small spaces
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses switch to renewable energy