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 hotel started offering pet-friendly rooms with beds and toys for guests’ animals
• ·A coffee shop hosted a charity fundraiser where $1 from each drink sold went to a local school
• ·A community organized a charity walk to raise money for cancer research
• ·Park officials announce new rules to protect wildlife in park areas
• ·Firefighters rescue family from house fire caused by faulty space heater
• ·A local artist created portraits of community leaders to display in city hall
• ·The local museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about ancient civilizations
• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that can charge electric cars in 12 minutes
• ·Postal service adds extra delivery days during holiday season to handle packages
• ·Scientists develop rapid test for detecting infectious diseases in 15 minutes
• ·A software developer created a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·A local bakery won first prize at a national baking competition for its chocolate cake
• ·A major clothing brand announced it will expand its size range to include plus sizes
• ·A fashion store started offering custom fitting services to ensure clothes fit customers perfectly
• ·A university opened a new science lab with state-of-the-art micro
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast canceled over 800 flights and closed public transit