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 popular food festival announced it would feature 100 local chefs and specialty dishes this year
• ·The city banned single-use plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·A film won several awards at an international film festival
• ·A streaming service added a library of classic foreign films with English subtitles
• ·A multi-car accident on a highway caused a 12-mile traffic jam during the morning commute
• ·Researchers found that a plant-based diet can lower blood pressure in hypertensive patients
• ·Fire department donates old equipment to volunteer groups in rural areas
• ·Researchers developed a faster method to test for common infectious diseases
• ·Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performance
• ·A famous author won a national book award for their latest novel about World War II
• ·A soccer team signed a young talent from a local academy to a professional contract
• ·Theater shows classic movie with live commentary from film expert
• ·Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices
• ·Track and field athletes set multiple personal bests at invitational meet
• ·A new study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for college students, according to a education research group.
• ·A national forest announced it will allow camping in more areas next year