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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• ·Doctors advised people with respiratory conditions to stay indoors during a recent air quality alert
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has fallen by 10% in the past year with more time spent on outdoor activities
• ·A global summit on climate change concluded with a commitment from 100 countries to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030.
• ·A major hotel chain announced 30 new Asia locations over the next three years
• ·Lifestyle magazine shares tips for reducing household waste
• ·Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairs
• ·Local authorities reported a 19% drop in crime rates over the past eight months citing enhanced community policing
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in small towns with historical sites
• ·The government announced a new program to support small-scale farmers with subsidies
• ·Researchers found that eating leafy green vegetables can improve brain function in older adults
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on traditional pottery making led by a local artist
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public schools with new technology
• ·The national rugby team won the regional championship after a last-minute try in the final match
• ·A community garden hosted a harvest festival with live music and a potluck of garden-grown food
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology