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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• ·The city’s public transport system added more wheelchair-accessible trains to all major routes
• ·The government agreed to a $3 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund to stabilize its currency
• ·A farm started selling grass fed beef directly to consumers
• ·A bakery won a regional award for its chocolate cake
• ·The transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by flooding
• ·A hospital opened a new sports medicine clinic to treat athletes of all ages and skill levels
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks
• ·International aid organizations sent 8000 medical kits to a country struggling with a public health crisis
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of frog that can change color to match its surroundings
• ·A tech startup raised $220 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.2 billion
• ·A local bakery won an award for its traditional bread recipes
• ·Coffee shop roasts beans in small batches
• ·Students from a university won a national science fair with their environmental project
• ·A best-selling author announced a book tour with 25 stops across North America
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of butterfly in a nearby nature reserve