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 city council discussed plans to improve public transportation for people with disabilities
• ·A study showed that eating dark chocolate in moderation improves blood flow and cognitive function
• ·Community hosts festival with live music and local food vendors
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for migraines that reduces the frequency of attacks
• ·A famous athlete broke the world record in the 100-meter sprint with a time of 9.58 seconds
• ·A hospital opened a new emergency department to handle increased patient numbers
• ·A airline improved its on time departure rate by upgrading its scheduling software
• ·Electronics manufacturer reduces prices of laptop models ahead of holiday season
• ·Track and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet
• ·Study shows that using natural light in offices increases employee productivity
• ·The postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines to accommodate late shoppers
• ·A local café donated a portion of its profits to a local animal shelter every month
• ·A software company partnered with a hospital to develop a new app for patient appointment scheduling
• ·A photographer documented a local community’s efforts to rebuild after a natural disaster for a national magazine
• ·Community group organizes festival to celebrate local culture and traditions
• ·A study found that drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers