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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• ·Lifestyle magazine shares tips for creating energy efficient homes
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open 25 new stores in rural communities
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry
• ·A gym offered family memberships at a discounted rate
• ·A global climate change summit concluded with 118 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 53% by 2030
• ·A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several residential neighborhoods
• ·A leading car manufacturer announced it would phase out gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035 focusing on electric cars
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made meal kits with easy-to-follow recipes for busy families
• ·A grocery store started selling organic produce boxes delivered weekly
• ·A new study revealed that pet owners have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels than non-pet owners, according to a medical journal.
• ·Florist creates custom flower arrangements for wedding season
• ·The city council voted to build new library branches in growing neighborhoods
• ·The national hockey team announced its roster for the upcoming season
• ·A local bakery started delivering fresh pastries to hotels and cafes in the downtown area