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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• ·Local schools started using compost bins to teach students about waste reduction
• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·A bookstore offered discounts on books during a holiday sale to attract more customers
• ·A software company released a new project management app that is compatible with both desktop and mobile devices
• ·A fire at a warehouse destroyed thousands of dollars worth of goods
• ·Running club hosts 5k race to raise money for local charity
• ·Cycling race draws 1,500 participants for 75-mile ride through countryside
• ·Study finds that reading to young children increases their vocabulary by 30 percent
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local flower festival that were used in a national travel magazine
• ·Candle company releases new scents inspired by natural landscapes
• ·A local community center opened its doors to homeless individuals offering shelter food and job training programs
• ·Farmers used weather forecasting tools to plan their farming activities
• ·The government passed a law that requires companies to clearly label all ingredients in products
• ·A new study revealed that spending time with friends can boost happiness and well-being
• ·The city hosted an international marathon with runners from over 30 countries
• ·The stock market rose 2% following the release of positive manufacturing data