Researchers found that reading to young children helps develop their language skills

A flood in a river valley damaged 50 homes and a local elementary schoolA startup launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and farm stands

Local restaurants started offering family-style meals for takeout to support large householdsThe World Bank provided funding to build new schools in rural areas of a developing countryA tennis player won a tournament after coming back from two sets down in the final

A museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Greek artifacts on loan from a museum in AthensResearchers found that lack of exercise can lead to muscle loss in adults over 50

The city banned single-use plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes

An oil company announced it will invest in carbon capture technology at its refineriesA car manufacturer unveiled a new hybrid SUV that gets 60 miles per gallon on the highway

Police arrested four suspects in connection with a series of burglaries in a wealthy neighborhoodA popular music festival announced it would add a second weekend due to high ticket demand

The national soccer team tied their final group match securing a spot in the knockout roundA pharmaceutical company received approval to sell a new drug for treating childhood asthma

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• ·Doctors created a new surgical procedure that shortens recovery time for knee replacements
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.3% in September the lowest in 15 years
• ·Radio station launches new program focused on local business stories
• ·A study revealed that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type
• ·A charity organization provided free school supplies to low income children
• ·A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2 feet of snow and closing major highways
• ·The government passed a law that requires food labels to list added sugars clearly
• ·Engineers create portable water purifier for disaster zones
• ·A bookstore hosted a book fair featuring local authors
• ·A tech startup created a new device that monitors air quality and alerts users to pollutants
• ·A farm installed solar panels to power its irrigation system reducing energy costs by 40%
• ·Cycling race attracts professional riders for 100 mile course through countryside
• ·Theater group performs original play about local history at community center
• ·Local government organizes clean up event for city parks
• ·Dance company tours small towns with performance inspired by local history
• ·An automaker released an electric truck with a range of 500 miles and a towing capacity of 12000 pounds