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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• ·Researchers found that air pollution from traffic increases the risk of respiratory illnesses in children
• ·Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travel
• ·A coffee shop started offering cold brew on tap to provide customers with a refreshing summer option
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that provides clean drinking water to 200
• ·Retail chain plans to open 10 new stores across the country
• ·Geologists warn of potential volcanic activity in Pacific island region
• ·The national economy grew by 3.2% in the last quarter, exceeding economists’ expectations.
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public parks to add more green spaces and playgrounds
• ·The country’s education system is undergoing a series of reforms
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on how to paint like a famous artist
• ·A airline offered discounted fares for travelers who fly during weekday mornings
• ·A museum displayed a rare historical artifact that had been missing for over 50 years
• ·A musician released a new album that received positive reviews from critics
• ·A school started a chess club that competed in a regional tournament and placed third
• ·Car company unveils electric SUV with range of over 300 miles on single charge
• ·Library offers free access to online language learning tools