Research indicates that early reading programs improve literacy rates in preschoolers

A museum hosted a workshop on traditional pottery making led by a local artistA local bakery won first prize at a national baking competition for its chocolate cake

Engineers completed a new tunnel under a river that reduces commute time by 30 minutesThe postal service announced it would hire 12000 temporary workers for the holiday seasonA celebrity chef opened a cooking camp for kids to teach them basic culinary skills

Researchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per yearA city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinators

A tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 15 people

A study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjectsA severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area

A new survey found that 72% of consumers prefer to buy products from brands that prioritize sustainabilityA major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities

A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 32%Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 6 tons of trash

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• ·Scientists work with other countries to study global weather patterns
• ·A hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and free weights
• ·A severe tornado touched down in a small town destroying several buildings and injuring a few residents
• ·A hotel renovated its rooms to include eco-friendly amenities like bamboo toothbrushes and refillable shampoo bottles
• ·Lifestyle magazine shares tips for energy-efficient homes
• ·College students invented a device that turns kitchen waste into biogas for cooking
• ·A study showed that teachers who receive regular feedback improve their teaching skills faster
• ·Newspaper reports on increase in small business startups in the area
• ·A charity collected school supplies for low-income kids
• ·Wildlife rescue group saves baby deer from busy highway
• ·The stock market rebounded after a day of volatility caused by economic news
• ·Car companies announced they will collaborate on developing affordable electric vehicles
• ·The federal bank announced it will provide financial support to small banks in rural areas
• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stalls
• ·The railway service added more cars to its trains to reduce overcrowding during peak hours
• ·Coffee shop roasts its own beans on site