Research finds that outdoor play improves motor skills in young children

A university opened a new dormitory that can house 400 studentsA taxi company launched a loyalty program that rewards frequent riders with free rides

A bakery started selling its products online and shipping them to customers across the countryA city hosted a book festival that featured author talks and book signingsA fashion store started offering personal styling services to help customers find the perfect outfits

A library hosted a workshop on how to write and publish a bookA farm started selling organic eggs which quickly became a bestseller at local markets

A fire department educated 500 school children about fire safety during a visit to local schools

A software company partnered with a nonprofit organization to donate software to schools in needResearchers found that children who learn to read at an early age have better vocabulary skills

The government announced a plan to forgive student loans for teachers working in high-need areasA tech company released a new operating system with improved security features

Doctors urged parents to make sure their children get enough vitamin D for healthy bone developmentThe community organized a fundraiser to buy new equipment for the local fire department

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• ·The country’s export of electronic goods increased by 23% this year
• ·Power company launches initiative to help customers reduce energy usage in winter
• ·A music concert featuring international artists was held in the stadium
• ·A charity organization raised millions of dollars to help homeless families
• ·The city installed new traffic cameras to catch drivers running red lights
• ·Research shows that regular social gatherings reduce loneliness in empty nesters
• ·A study revealed that students who read for pleasure have higher vocabulary skills
• ·The national weather service issued a tornado warning for midwestern states
• ·Study shows that gardening increases physical activity in older adults
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t.
• ·A library added a collection of graphic novels and comics to attract younger readers
• ·A local museum held a special exhibition featuring ancient artifacts from foreign countries
• ·A prolonged drought forced farmers to switch to drought-resistant crops to save their harvests
• ·Scientists studied the effects of pollution on marine ecosystems
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·A major airline announced it would be offering discounted fares for families traveling during school holidays.