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 government launched a campaign to promote healthy eating habits
• ·Camping store expands selection of gear for outdoor adventures
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from hidden fees on airline tickets and hotel stays
• ·Local vineyards reported their best harvest in a decade due to ideal summer weather conditions
• ·A bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and free ATM access
• ·The government announced plans to build more bike
• ·A tech company donated software to non-profit organizations
• ·Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress
• ·Weather conditions caused delays to flights at the main airport
• ·A public library announced it will loan out power tools and gardening equipment to residents
• ·Candle company releases holiday scents like pine and cranberry
• ·The space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor weather patterns
• ·A school’s theater program put on a production of The Wizard of Oz that sold out 5 shows
• ·Retail chain plans to open 10 new stores across the country
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would source 100% of its meat from sustainable farms
• ·Local authorities started a recycling program for batteries and electronic waste