A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language development

A hospital started offering telehealth services for patients who cannot visit in personResearchers found that regular exercise can improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety

The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school seasonA clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuseA car accident on a busy street caused minor traffic delays but no serious injuries

A study showed that online learning can provide more flexible education options for students with disabilitiesThe space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past life

Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital

The United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communitiesA heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisories

Researchers created a biodegradable plastic bag that breaks down in soil within three monthsThe government passed a law to protect endangered sea otters from oil spills and habitat loss

A restaurant chain announced it would switch to 100% cage-free eggs by the end of the yearVolunteers planted over 3000 trees in a urban park as part of a citywide reforestation effort

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• ·A study revealed that cat owners have lower levels of stress and anxiety than non-pet owners
• ·Major retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policies to 90 days this year to accommodate late shoppers.
• ·A small bakery started selling gluten-free croissants that were featured in a local food blog
• ·The national weather service issued a tornado warning for midwestern states
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued
• ·The national tennis team qualified for the international tournament
• ·A sports team won a national championship and celebrated with a parade
• ·A community organized a neighborhood potluck with dishes from 28 different cultures
• ·A museum hosted a concert featuring traditional music from a different culture
• ·The national opera company announced a tour of small towns to make opera more accessible
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has been 20% above the annual average
• ·Researchers found that eating avocados regularly can lower bad cholesterol levels
• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.6 mmHg in adults with hypertension
• ·A study found that drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·A tropical depression formed in the Pacific prompting storm warnings for coastal communities