Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their listening skills

A library added 5,000 new books to its collection including 1,000 titles in foreign languagesA farm started using drones to monitor crop health and reduce the use of pesticides by 25%

A fashion designer created a new clothing line that uses only organic cotton and natural dyesA fire department responded to a small apartment fire that left no injuries but damaged two unitsA podcast about science and technology reached 1 million monthly listeners after one year of production

A grocery store began offering online ordering and same-day delivery to meet customer demandA middle school started a robotics club that won third place in a regional competition

A hotel announced it will switch to 100% renewable energy by installing solar panels on its roof

A poet published their first collection of works which received positive reviews from literary criticsA retail store launched a loyalty program offering exclusive discounts to regular customers

A community center started offering free yoga classes for seniors every weekendA car manufacturer announced plans to release an all electric SUV next year

A local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more neighborhood news storiesA garden center introduced a new line of drought tolerant plants for home gardens

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• ·The government increased funding for research into treatments for rare genetic diseases
• ·A new study showed that excessive video game use can lead to poor sleep in teenagers
• ·Researchers found that learning a second language at an early age improves brain development
• ·Scientists develop new vaccine to protect against animal borne illnesses
• ·Research indicates that 8 hours of sleep improves memory retention
• ·The WHO released new guidelines for preventing the spread of infectious diseases
• ·A swimmer set a new national record in the 200-meter freestyle event at the national championships
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area
• ·Scientists develop new test to detect disease in early stages
• ·Research finds that gardening improves mood in people with depression
• ·Doctors recommended that people eat more fruits and vegetables for a healthy diet
• ·Research indicates that practicing gratitude journaling improves mental health
• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow better when exposed to soft music for a few hours a day
• ·A city council approved a plan to launch a bike sharing program with 500 bikes
• ·A major snack company recalled a batch of chips due to possible salmonella contamination
• ·Bakery makes low-carb bread for customers on ketogenic diets