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 Study shows that listening to audiobooks improves reading comprehension 
The space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor weather patternsA coffee chain announced it will offer free refills for customers with reusable mugs 
  
The city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the northern neighborhoodArchaeologists discovered ancient tools made from stone in a cave systemCar companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving taxi services for cities 
  
A drought in the southwest led to the restriction of outdoor water use for businessesThe Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying cell aging 
  
A community center offered free language classes for refugee families 
A discount store announced it will expand its organic food section by 50% in all locationsA tech startup announced a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring features including blood sugar tracking 
A global trade agreement was signed by 21 countries to reduce tariffs and boost economic cooperationA severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community leading to significant losses 
A new survey found that 70% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programsA major bookstore chain announced it will open 14 new locations focusing on community events and local authors  |