A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language development

A local animal shelter rescued over 150 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homesA tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter

A global summit on gender equality ended with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2030A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next yearA study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 6 mmHg in adults with hypertension

Local residents celebrated the opening of a new community center which includes a gym library and youth clubArchaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry

A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents

A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 60 countriesA hospital opened a new pediatric emergency room with child friendly decor

A school district purchased new science lab equipment for middle and high schoolsA tech company launched a new virtual reality game set in a fantasy world

A national park closed some backcountry trails during bear mating season for safetyA bakery received a certificate of excellence for its sustainable business practices

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• ·A popular burger chain announced it will open 35 new locations in western states next spring
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with 150 units
• ·Scientists identified a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star
• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 110°F forcing schools to close early
• ·A wildfire was contained after firefighters worked for a week to control the blaze
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from false advertising and scams
• ·The military announced it will host a youth summer camp focused on leadership skills
• ·The government announced plans to build more clinics in rural areas with limited healthcare access
• ·Podcast interviews scientist about new space exploration discoveries
• ·The government planned to invest in improving public school facilities
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of coral in the Great Barrier Reef that can withstand warmer ocean temperatures
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a scientist who studies climate change and polar ice
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presence
• ·A construction project to build a new elementary school is two months ahead of schedule and under budget
• ·Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen daily to reduce the risk of skin cancer
• ·A restaurant started offering take-and-bake meals for customers to cook at home