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

A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language developmentThe government announced plans to upgrade public restrooms in parks and transportation hubs

A museum acquired a painting by a famous impressionist artist for its permanent collectionA local farm started selling fresh eggs and honey at a weekly farmers marketEngineers built a new dam to provide flood control and hydroelectric power to a region

The postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines for online ordersA celebrity chef published a cookbook featuring recipes from their travels around the world

Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of glass saves over 300 pounds of carbon dioxide

A city launched a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employmentA golfer won a tournament by two strokes after a final round of exceptional play

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 reuse

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• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on social media
• ·A musician released a cover song that was played on 20 regional radio stations
• ·A major bookstore organized a book signing event with a best - selling author
• ·A new study found that regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease by 30%
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health
• ·A tech company announced it will expand its operations to a new city and hire 500 employees
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments improves brain function
• ·The government started a program to help farmers switch to drip irrigation systems
• ·The space agency announced plans to send a probe to study Jupiter’s moons
• ·A new study indicated that exercise can boost the immune system and reduce the risk of illness
• ·Research finds that adequate hydration improves cognitive function
• ·A museum hosted a pottery workshop for adults, led by a local ceramic artist
• ·Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential new treatment for a rare genetic disorder, with clinical trials set to begin next year.
• ·A multi-car accident on a highway caused a 15-mile traffic jam during morning rush hour
• ·Study reveals that using reusable bags reduces plastic waste by 80 percent
• ·Researchers found that eating dark leafy greens improves eye health in children