Study finds that learning sign language improves communication skills in kids

Local hospitals reported a decrease in emergency room visits due to public health campaignsThe national space agency announced plans to send a new mission to explore Mars

A popular coffee chain introduced a new menu item made with locally sourced ingredientsScientists developed a new battery technology that charges faster and lasts longerThe school district announced plans to replace old school buses with electric vehicles

A new study revealed that social media use can affect self esteem in teenagersLocal artists organized a community art project to decorate abandoned buildings

The government announced a tax incentive program for businesses that adopt green practices

A major bookstore chain opened a new location with a café and event spaceCross country team sets new school record at state meet

Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their listening skillsBakery makes low-carb bread for customers on ketogenic diets

Police department launches app for reporting non-emergency incidentsArt gallery showcases works by emerging local artists

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• ·Fire department installs smoke detectors in elderly residents’ homes
• ·The city introduced a new bike-sharing program with more than 50 stations across the city
• ·Doctors developed a new surgical tool that makes procedures less invasive
• ·The city council voted to ban disposable vapes in public spaces
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A wildfire in a national park burned 8000 acres prompting evacuation orders
• ·The postal service introduced a same-day delivery service for packages in major cities
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the upcoming summer raising concerns about heatwaves
• ·A study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjects
• ·Travel magazine lists top 10 hidden gem destinations for travelers
• ·A farm started selling honey sticks as a healthy snack for kids
• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 13 minutes
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free coffee to passengers during morning commutes
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered sea otters from oil spills and habitat loss
• ·The national tennis team won a major international tournament for the first time in 20 years