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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• ·The local museum added new interactive exhibits to attract more visitors
• ·A library added new digital resources including e-books and online databases
• ·Scientists found that a certain plant can be used to treat allergies
• ·Car dealership offers test drives and information sessions on electric vehicles
• ·A sports league changed its schedule to reduce travel time for teams during the season
• ·A university research team found that eating dark chocolate daily can lower blood pressure slightly
• ·Bus company updates schedule to include more stops in suburban neighborhoods
• ·A study found pet time lowers adult stress hormones and improves mood
• ·The city banned single-use plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes
• ·Local police seized over $1.3 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring
• ·A musician collaborated with a local orchestra to record a classical version of their popular songs
• ·A national park started a program to clean up litter from hiking trails
• ·Scientists discovered a new star system with three planets
• ·A coffee shop began using reusable cups for customers who bring their own containers
• ·Weather service issues warning for heavy rain in coastal areas
• ·A local newspaper won an award for its investigative reporting on local government corruption