The government announced plans to build more affordable housing units

Coffee shop roasts beans in small batchesElementary school takes students on field trip to zoo

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelterResearch shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stressPet hospital offers affordable wellness plans

City hosts Fourth of July parade with floats and marching bandsOnline retailer offers free shipping on orders over $50

Physicists study black holes to learn about universe origins

Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for nationalsElectronics brand launches tablet with longer battery life and improved camera

Hikers find rare orchid species in mountain nature reserveStudy shows that natural lighting in classrooms improves student test scores

Local government installs new recycling bins in downtown parksMovie studio releases behind-the-scenes documentary about upcoming film

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• ·Researchers found that reading to young children helps develop language skills
• ·A professional soccer player signed a five-year contract with a European club worth $80 million
• ·A team of scientists published a study on the effects of climate change on glaciers
• ·Coast guard rescues stranded hikers from coastal trail during storm
• ·A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2.3 feet of snow and closing major highways
• ·The national library digitized thousands of old documents to make them accessible online
• ·A charity started a program to help elderly people learn how to use smartphones and computers
• ·A tech startup raised $120 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry
• ·A luxury hotel chain announced it will offer free breakfast to all guests starting next month
• ·Study finds that journaling helps people process difficult emotions
• ·Local businesses offered discounts to customers who bring their own shopping bags
• ·Candle company donates portion of sales to reforestation projects
• ·A school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on climate change
• ·Video game company announces release of new fantasy game next month
• ·A museum unveiled a new exhibit showcasing rare artifacts from a 2,000-year-old civilization
• ·Doctors provided tips on how to stay healthy during the winter season