Library hosts weekly story time sessions for toddlers and their parents

Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that gives results in 12 minutesA retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all online orders over $40 during its summer sale

A severe hailstorm with baseball-sized hail damaged crops on 70 farms in a rural countyA study revealed that students who study in quiet environments retain information better than those in noisy settingsThe government passed regulations to limit the amount of sodium in processed foods

A museum hosted a special event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of a famous space missionA coffee shop started using coffee grounds to make compost for a local community garden

A space agency successfully landed a rover on the moon to collect soil samples

The railway service announced it would upgrade its trains to include free Wi-Fi for all passengersA local animal shelter rescued over 100 pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homes

A tech company said it will release a new foldable-screen smartphone next quarterA global gender equality summit concluded with a pledge to close the pay gap by 2035

A major airline announced free Wi-Fi on all flights starting next yearA study found regular meditation lowers blood pressure by 5 mmHg on average in hypertensive adults

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• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award
• ·A tech startup launched a smart thermostat that learns user habits and reduces energy costs by up to 25%
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were used on the city’s official website
• ·A city council approved the construction of 350 new affordable housing units
• ·The city council approved plans for a new shopping mall
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 34%
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·Local authorities announced plans to build a new hospital in a rural area addressing the shortage of medical facilities
• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow better when exposed to certain types of light
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at local craft fairs
• ·A western region drought led to water restrictions asking residents to limit usage
• ·Mathematicians solve long standing problem in geometry using new algorithm
• ·The local museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about ancient civilizations
• ·A new survey found 80% of employees value work-life balance over high salaries
• ·The national tennis team won a major international tournament for the first time
• ·A new report showed global tourism numbers returned to pre-pandemic levels this year