A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language development

A local animal shelter rescued over 150 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homesA tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter

A global summit on gender equality ended with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2030A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next yearA study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 6 mmHg in adults with hypertension

Local residents celebrated the opening of a new community center which includes a gym library and youth clubArchaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry

A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents

A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 60 countriesA hospital opened a new pediatric emergency room with child friendly decor

A school district purchased new science lab equipment for middle and high schoolsA tech company launched a new virtual reality game set in a fantasy world

A national park closed some backcountry trails during bear mating season for safetyA bakery received a certificate of excellence for its sustainable business practices

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• ·A coffee roaster partnered with a local farm to source organic coffee beans for their products
• ·A large retail store announced it will raise its minimum wage to $18 per hour, benefiting over 20,000 employees nationwide.
• ·A restaurant started offering take-and-bake meals for customers to cook at home
• ·The mayor announced a plan to build 9000 affordable housing units over the next five years
• ·A research team discovered a new species of marine life in the ocean
• ·A farm installed a new irrigation system that uses rainwater collected in barrels
• ·The government increased funding for mental health services in rural areas with limited providers
• ·A restaurant started offering take-and-bake meals for customers to cook at home
• ·A protest against educational inequality demanded more funding for schools in poor neighborhoods
• ·Doctors discovered a new way to treat allergies that provides long-term relief
• ·A new study showed that meditation can help improve focus and concentration
• ·The space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past life
• ·Local police partnered with animal shelters to reduce the number of stray animals
• ·Scientists found that spending time with pets can lower blood pressure in stressed adults
• ·The WHO launched a campaign to eliminate polio in three remaining countries
• ·Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leader