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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• ·A study revealed that social media use can reduce face-to-face communication skills in teens
• ·A soccer team advanced to the knockout stage of the international tournament after winning two of their three group matches
• ·A research study showed that meditation helps reduce anxiety
• ·The city’s public transport system added more express buses to reduce commute times
• ·The national postal service said it will speed up deliveries with most packages arriving within 2 days
• ·A fire at a shopping mall caused damage to several stores but no injuries were reported
• ·A famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print run
• ·Bakery introduces vegan pastries made with coconut milk and oat flour
• ·A tech company released a new version of its software with improved performance
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from hidden fees on airline tickets and hotel stays
• ·Researchers published a study showing that eating nuts reduces the risk of diabetes
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public parks with new playground equipment and picnic areas
• ·Volunteer group distributes food and supplies to families affected by wildfires
• ·A university started a new program in graphic design and digital media
• ·Researchers detected signs of life on a distant planet through a space telescope
• ·A research study showed that reading books reduces stress levels