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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• ·Bird watchers document first sighting of rare warbler species in state park
• ·Camping store sells lightweight gear for backpackers
• ·A community garden hosted a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·Hiking group discovers hidden waterfall in national forest during weekend trip
• ·A global shipping crisis caused delays in supply chains leading to shortages of consumer goods in some regions
• ·The city held a music concert in the park for local residents
• ·The city banned smoking in all public outdoor spaces including parks and beaches
• ·A tech startup launched an app that connects volunteers with local community service projects
• ·A bakery won a regional award for its chocolate cake
• ·A school district introduced a new lunch menu with more plant-based options and locally sourced ingredients
• ·The weather service warned of extreme heatwaves in the western states
• ·Automotive company recalls 40,000 pickup trucks over faulty steering components
• ·A airline offered discounted fares for travelers who fly during weekday mornings
• ·A community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of four or more
• ·The local community center opened a new fitness facility for residents of all ages