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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• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public schools’ science programs
• ·A city council approved funding to repair potholes on 15 major roads
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year
• ·Local residents held a protest against the construction of a new factory near a residential area
• ·Local businesses organized a market to sell handmade products
• ·The city installed a new traffic control system to reduce traffic jams
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects how people respond to certain medications
• ·A major retailer announced discounts for the upcoming holiday season
• ·The central bank announced it would inject $8 billion into the economy to support job growth
• ·Shoe brand releases new line of sneakers made from recycled plastic bottles
• ·A university started a new program in art and design
• ·The government increased funding for mental health services in rural areas with limited providers
• ·A charity organization built a new community center with a swimming pool and gym
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy snowfall in the northern regions
• ·Magazine publishes exclusive interview with Oscar winning actress about new film
• ·A grocery store added a section for locally grown produce to support small-scale farmers