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 local community center opened its doors to homeless people offering shelter food and job training programs
• ·Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performance
• ·The national archive released hundreds of previously classified documents about a historical event
• ·A scientist developed a new method to detect early signs of Parkinson’s disease using a simple blood test
• ·A local fire department held a fire safety workshop for residents teaching them how to prevent and respond to fires
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of frog in a nearby wetland preserve
• ·A western region drought led to water restrictions asking residents to limit usage
• ·A retail store announced it would stay open 24 hours a day during the holiday shopping season
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern states, closing airports and schools, and leaving thousands of drivers stranded on highways.
• ·A farm began selling honey from its own beehives to local stores and farmers markets
• ·The stock market received a boost from news of a new trade agreement between two countries
• ·A large telecom company invested $1.8 billion in expanding 5G network coverage to rural areas
• ·A major airline offered discounted tickets for travelers who book their trips three months in advance
• ·A local newspaper expanded its neighborhood coverage, adding 10 new community correspondents
• ·Researchers found that exercise can improve mental health in people with depression
• ·Bird watchers record sighting of endangered eagle in state park