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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• ·Researchers found that eating dark chocolate in moderation has health benefits
• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new subway line to connect the airport to the city center
• ·The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school season
• ·A gym added new fitness classes including yoga and kickboxing
• ·A community center offered free computer classes to help seniors learn basic digital skills
• ·A popular restaurant chain opened its first location in a small town, creating 50 new jobs
• ·A famous athlete announced a charity foundation to support youth sports programs in low-income areas
• ·A study revealed that dog owners walk an average of 2000 more steps per day than non-owners
• ·Researchers found that drinking herbal tea can help with digestion
• ·The city council decided to add more bus routes to connect rural areas to the city center
• ·A local bakery started delivering fresh pastries to hotels and cafes in the downtown area
• ·A school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE program
• ·The city introduced a new parking app that lets users pay for parking with their phones
• ·A city repaired 20 miles of roads and sidewalks as part of its annual infrastructure improvement plan
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 55 countries