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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• ·Researchers at a medical center found that regular exercise can slow down the aging process by preserving muscle mass and cognitive function.
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity
• ·A global summit on public health concluded with a plan to improve access to vaccines in developing countries
• ·The local government banned single - use plastics in public places
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of sea slug that can photosynthesize like plants
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators
• ·Bird watchers spot endangered woodpecker in national forest
• ·A clothing brand started using natural dyes made from plants to color its fabrics
• ·A best-selling author announced a new book focusing on environmental activism
• ·A hospital started a program to help patients quit smoking
• ·A major sports league announced changes to its rules to improve player safety
• ·A tech company announced it would donate a portion of its profits to environmental organizations
• ·A farm sold fresh flowers at the farmers market
• ·A major car brand announced it will release 10 new electric vehicle models by 2026
• ·Scientists developed a new treatment for eczema that reduces symptoms in 90% of patients
• ·A community organized a cultural heritage day to celebrate the area’s history