A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t

A school district started a summer school program for students who need extra helpA tech company announced plans to expand its business to other countries

A national park started a program to protect endangered birdsA bakery used sustainable packaging for its productsA construction project to renovate an old theater began

A research study found that eating nuts can reduce the risk of certain diseasesA local café hosted a trivia night on weekend evenings

A government program helped small businesses adopt digital technology

A sports team won a national championship and celebrated with a paradeA small aircraft made an emergency landing in a field with no injuries reported

A study showed that drinking green tea regularly can boost metabolism in adultsThe postal service announced faster delivery times for packages across the country

Volunteers organized a beach cleanup collecting 3 tons of plastic wasteA famous singer announced a North American tour with 25 shows scheduled next summer

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• ·A fashion designer created a line of clothing using recycled ocean plastic to raise environmental awareness
• ·Researchers calculated that using energy-efficient light bulbs can save households $50 a year on electricity bills
• ·Scientists used stem cell technology to grow functional organ tissues in a laboratory setting
• ·A construction company used recycled materials to build a new community center
• ·Newspaper reports on increase in small business startups in the area
• ·Volunteer group builds homes for families displaced by natural disaster
• ·A bakery won first place at a regional food competition for its signature sourdough bread
• ·A global summit on public health concluded with a plan to improve access to vaccines in developing countries
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 30% over the past two years
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport in a growing city
• ·A scientist developed a biodegradable packaging material for food products
• ·A study found that getting enough exercise improves memory and cognitive function in older adults
• ·Local businesses offered free workshops to help people learn new skills
• ·A tech company released a new laptop with a longer battery life
• ·A community center offered free job training for people looking to switch to green energy careers
• ·A bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readers