A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language development

A local animal shelter rescued over 150 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homesA tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter

A global summit on gender equality ended with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2030A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next yearA study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 6 mmHg in adults with hypertension

Local residents celebrated the opening of a new community center which includes a gym library and youth clubArchaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry

A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents

A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 60 countriesA hospital opened a new pediatric emergency room with child friendly decor

A school district purchased new science lab equipment for middle and high schoolsA tech company launched a new virtual reality game set in a fantasy world

A national park closed some backcountry trails during bear mating season for safetyA bakery received a certificate of excellence for its sustainable business practices

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• ·Government approves funding for new public park in urban neighborhood
• ·Engineers developed a new type of concrete that absorbs carbon dioxide from the air
• ·Study finds that working in green offices boosts employee productivity by 15 percent
• ·Swimming team breaks state record in 200-meter freestyle relay
• ·Newsletter provides tips for winterizing homes before cold weather
• ·Biologists study migration patterns of birds using tracking devices
• ·A bakery started making gluten free bread using quinoa and chia seeds
• ·A tech company donated 500 laptops to schools in rural areas with limited technology access
• ·A snowstorm canceled over 500 flights and closed schools in the northeast
• ·Medical researchers developed a new vaccine for a common childhood illness
• ·Firefighters rescued a family of five from a burning apartment building in the early morning
• ·A charity organization built a new community center with a swimming pool and gym
• ·A farm started offering a weekly subscription service for fresh produce boxes
• ·A small business owner expanded their online presence by launching a YouTube channel to showcase their products
• ·The postal service announced it will expand its package delivery service to include Sunday deliveries
• ·A new study indicated that owning a cat can reduce the risk of stroke in older adults