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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• ·A new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 18% in the past year
• ·Weather forecasters warned of possible flooding in coastal areas due to a storm
• ·A local bookstore started a program to read to children at a local daycare
• ·The United Nations released a report highlighting progress in global poverty reduction efforts
• ·Weather conditions forced the closure of several ski resorts due to high winds
• ·Doctors recommended that people limit their intake of processed foods for better health
• ·A school started a garden club where students grow vegetables to sell at the farmers market
• ·Weather conditions improved allowing a canceled sports event to be rescheduled
• ·Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential new treatment for a rare genetic disorder, with clinical trials set to begin next year.
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flights
• ·A coffee shop started roasting its own beans on-site offering customers fresh brews daily
• ·The city announced it will install more public Wi-Fi hotspots in parks and plazas
• ·A tech company launched a new virtual reality experience for entertainment
• ·A taxi company updated its fleet with 20 new hybrid vehicles to reduce carbon emissions
• ·Research finds that playing piano improves memory in older adults
• ·A city council approved a plan to build more affordable housing units to address the growing housing crisis.