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 national volleyball team won the continental championship beating their opponent in three sets
• ·A farm installed a rainwater collection system for its irrigation needs
• ·A city added more benches in parks and along sidewalks
• ·A city added more bike racks in downtown areas
• ·An electronics company recalled a model of digital cameras due to a faulty lens that could break
• ·The national rugby team won the regional cup after defeating their rivals in a final-minute match
• ·The postal service announced it would hire 5000 temporary workers to handle holiday mail
• ·Local authorities reported a 18% drop in crime rates over the past seven months citing improved community policing
• ·The national hockey league started its new season with a special game honoring retired players
• ·Golf tournament raises money for local youth mentorship program
• ·Local farmers reported a bumper crop of apples this year due to favorable weather conditions
• ·A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences
• ·A bakery started using organic flour in all its breads to appeal to health-conscious customers
• ·A scientist developed a new type of battery that is safer for the environment
• ·The country’s export of electronic goods increased by 23% this year
• ·Researchers published a study showing that eating nuts reduces the risk of diabetes