A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t.

A tech company released a new tablet with a detachable keyboard for work and entertainmentA river in the midwest overflowed its banks causing damage to homes and farmland

A study found that listening to upbeat music improves mood and energy levelsThe government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minorsA museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about history

A local café started serving cold-brew coffee made with beans from a local roasterResearchers developed a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building materials

The railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for passengers who book in advance

A new TV drama became a social media sensation with millions of viewers tweeting about itTrack and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet

Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity ratesFlorist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements

Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residentsBook publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservation

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• ·A thunderstorm caused damage to roofs and power lines in several neighborhoods
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness
• ·Government invests 50 million dollars in renewable energy projects statewide
• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on 100 year history of the city
• ·Teachers are using online learning platforms to provide extra resources for students outside class
• ·The government announced plans to increase military spending by 5% next year to enhance defense capabilities
• ·A tech company collaborated with a car maker to develop self driving software for cars
• ·A popular online retailer offered free gift wrapping during the holiday season
• ·A software company launched a new tool that helps small businesses create professional invoices
• ·A new smartphone app helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·Doctors at a leading hospital successfully performed a rare organ transplant surgery on a child
• ·The city introduced a bike - sharing program to encourage eco - friendly transportation
• ·The police department launched a program to build better relationships with community members
• ·A new study showed that meeting friends regularly reduces stress and improves mental health
• ·A tech company announced a new innovation in artificial intelligence
• ·A smartphone company released a waterproof model