The school district announced it will provide free school supplies for all elementary students

City hosts parade with floats from local businesses and schoolsOnline retailer offers free returns on all purchases

Physicists study black holes to understand universe formationSoftball team wins tournament and qualifies for national gamesStudy reveals that nuts reduce risk of type 2 diabetes

Candle company supports reforestation with each saleAmbulance service offers free first aid classes to community members

TV show wins best drama award at national entertainment awards

Research finds that gardening improves mood in people with depressionResearchers found that children who attend preschool have better reading skills by third grade

The government announced a plan to reduce student loan debt for graduates in public service jobsA tech company released a software update to fix security flaws in its popular operating system

Doctors urged parents to make sure their kids get all required vaccines before school startsThe community organized a fundraiser to build a new playground in the local park

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• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language development
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job training
• ·A major film festival announced its lineup including 25 international films making their debut
• ·A taxi company started offering pet-friendly rides to allow customers to travel with their furry companions
• ·Scientists at a leading university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating type 1 diabetes using new cell therapy
• ·The government announced tax incentives for families who install energy-efficient windows
• ·Doctors recommended frequent handwashing to prevent the spread of diseases
• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural areas
• ·A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2 feet of snow and closing major highways
• ·Researchers found that eating fish regularly is good for brain development in children
• ·A hospital opened a new emergency department to handle the growing number of patients seeking urgent medical care.
• ·A major airline announced it will increase the number of flights to popular vacation destinations during the summer months.
• ·Mudslides in mountainous areas blocked three major highways stranding thousands of motorists
• ·A tech startup developed a new device that monitors the quality of drinking water at home
• ·An environmental group reported endangered sea turtle numbers increased by 25% over the past decade
• ·Hiking group discovers hidden waterfall in national forest during weekend trip