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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• ·International researchers identify new protein that aids in fighting viral infections
• ·Health officials issued a public alert about a surge in seasonal flu cases urging young children and the elderly to get vaccinated
• ·A major car manufacturer recalled 550000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking system
• ·The government invested in building new schools in growing suburbs to accommodate more students
• ·The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a tornado
• ·Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year
• ·A school district updated its technology policy to allow students to use their own devices in class
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users find local events and activities
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 28% over the past two years
• ·Astronomers captured new images of a distant galaxy showing signs of star formation
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health
• ·The government announced a new $480 million funding package to support small businesses hit by recent economic challenges
• ·A sports team won a regional tournament to qualify for the national championship
• ·A new mobile game released became the most downloaded app in over 50 countries
• ·The railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for passengers who book in advance
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 11% in the past year with more time spent outdoors