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 sports team hosted a fan appreciation day with free activities and giveaways
• ·Students from a university won a national science fair with their environmental project
• ·A local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cups
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 11% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·A sports league announced it would introduce video replay reviews for controversial calls
• ·Retailer introduces app that lets customers scan and pay without checkout lines
• ·The government launched a program to provide free internet access to rural schools
• ·Researchers found that eating breakfast regularly improves children’s academic performance
• ·Research finds that outdoor play reduces screen time for kids by 2 hours daily
• ·A city installed new street signs to make downtown easier to navigate
• ·A national forest announced it will allow camping in more areas next year
• ·The city’s public library added more audiobooks to its collection for visually impaired users
• ·Local farmers reported a bumper crop of apples this year due to favorable weather conditions
• ·A smartphone manufacturer announced a new model with a 48-hour battery life and advanced camera features
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage parents to vaccinate their children against whooping cough
• ·A library added a makerspace with 3D printers and craft supplies for community use