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		  A local café started serving plant-based milk options for customers with dietary restrictions Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virusA major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued 
 The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spendingA new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’tA local animal shelter rescued over 150 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homes 
 A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarterA global summit on gender equality ended with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2030 
 A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 6 mmHg in adults with hypertensionA hospital started a program to help patients with mobility issues access home healthcare services A school district added more foreign language courses, including Mandarin and SpanishA tech company donated old laptops to a community center for after school programs A national park reported an increase in the number of birdwatchers visiting during migration seasonA bakery won first place at a regional food festival for its apple pie  | 
		



