A hospital announced it will build a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art equipment

A social media platform added a feature to let users hide posts containing certain keywordsAn energy company announced it would invest $3 billion in solar power projects over the next decade

A drought in the west led to a ban on outdoor watering for residential and commercial propertiesA study found that children who play video games with their parents have stronger family bondsThe government increased funding for public transportation to add more buses during rush hour

A museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cars from the 1920s and 1930sA local bakery started selling vegan donuts made with coconut milk and organic flour

Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that makes 30% less noise than older models

The postal service announced it would increase the price of stamps by 2 cents starting next monthNewspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms

Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescopeCross country team sets new school record at state championship meet

Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skillsBakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers

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• ·Researchers found that reading mystery novels improves problem-solving skills
• ·A charity started a literacy program where volunteers read to children in low income neighborhoods
• ·Study finds that essential oils like peppermint boost energy levels
• ·A local bakery won an award for its traditional bread recipes
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy snowfall in the northern regions
• ·A construction project to widen a busy highway began this month
• ·An airline announced it will offer discounted fares for families traveling with children
• ·A popular social media app introduced a feature that lets users control how long they scroll
• ·Veterinarian clinic offers free spay and neuter services for stray animals
• ·A popular music artist released a new album which topped the charts in over 22 countries within 24 hours
• ·The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a tornado
• ·A school district started a summer school program for students needing extra help in math and reading
• ·A national park reported a sighting of a rare bird species thought to be extinct in the area
• ·The transit system announced plans to replace old trains with newer more efficient models
• ·A bookstore chain started a program to donate books to prisons and community centers
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public parks by 25% next year