Research finds that playing piano improves reading skills in kids

A major airline filed for bankruptcy protection after struggling with high fuel costs and low passenger numbersThe country’s trade surplus reached $12 billion in September driven by strong exports of agricultural products

Real estate prices in major cities increased by 7% this year raising concerns about a potential housing bubbleThe central bank announced it would ease monetary policy to support lending to small and medium-sized enterprisesA global shipping crisis caused delays in supply chains leading to shortages of consumer goods in some regions

The government agreed to a $3 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund to stabilize its currencyOnline sales accounted for 35% of total retail transactions in the third quarter up from 28% last year

Wages grew by 4.1% in the past year outpacing inflation for the first time in three years

A leading car manufacturer announced it would phase out gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035 focusing on electric carsA software company released a language learning app that uses gamification to make lessons more engaging

A community organized a neighborhood garage sale that raised over $3,000 for local schoolsA grocery store started labeling products with their carbon footprint to help customers make eco-friendly choices

A school district introduced a new lunch menu with more plant-based options and locally sourced ingredientsA photographer documented a local community’s efforts to rebuild after a natural disaster for a national magazine

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• ·A tech company released software that helps teachers create online lessons
• ·A professional athlete donated $1 million to build a sports center in his hometown
• ·A construction company renovated an old theater
• ·Yoga studio offers classes for people with chronic pain
• ·Scientists observed a change in migration patterns of a popular bird species
• ·A popular TV show was renewed for a fifth season following high ratings and positive reviews from critics
• ·The transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by flooding
• ·A medical study found that taking a 10-minute walk every hour improves posture and reduces back pain
• ·Researchers developed a rapid test that can detect a common bacterial infection in 15 minutes
• ·Researchers found that eating dark leafy greens can increase iron levels in anemic patients
• ·TV network announces new drama series from award winning screenwriter
• ·Scientists developed a new type of pesticide that only targets harmful insects
• ·Scientists found that a certain bacteria helps plants grow better in poor soil conditions
• ·A museum unveiled a new exhibit showcasing rare artifacts from a 2,000-year-old civilization
• ·Scientists developed a way to recycle old batteries into new energy storage devices
• ·A software company partnered with a hospital to develop a new app for patient appointment scheduling