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 study showed that eating breakfast within an hour of waking can boost metabolism
• ·A wildlife conservation group worked with local communities to protect forest habitats from deforestation
• ·A new study showed that listening to music while exercising can improve performance
• ·A survey found that 68% of consumers prioritize buying products from eco-friendly brands
• ·The local fire department hosted a safety workshop for families in the community
• ·The government allocated $350 million to upgrade public schools’ science labs and technology equipment
• ·Basketball team wins regional championship after overtime victory in final game
• ·The prime minister attended an international conference on climate change and carbon reduction
• ·A fashion store started offering online styling consultations for customers who prefer shopping from home
• ·A study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adults
• ·Doctors used gene therapy to treat a patient with a rare genetic disorder
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament, ending their bid for the championship.
• ·Retailers introduced mobile checkout apps to reduce lines during holiday shopping
• ·Physicists make progress in developing fusion energy as clean power source
• ·A cybersecurity update was rolled out for all major operating systems to fix a critical vulnerability that could allow hackers to take control of devices
• ·A charity organized a toy drive for children in low income families during the holidays