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 heavy rainstorm caused flooding in the basements of 80 homes in a suburban neighborhood
• ·The prime minister attended an international conference on climate change in Paris
• ·A café hosted a fundraiser for a local animal shelter
• ·Middle school organizes field trip to science museum for students
• ·Major clothing brands announced plans to use 100% recycled fabric by 2027
• ·A catering company expanded its menu to include more plant based meal options
• ·A major airline offered discounted tickets for early bookings
• ·The government started a program to help farmers switch to organic farming methods
• ·A bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readers
• ·A streaming service added a collection of documentaries about wildlife conservation
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a local artist to design a limited edition clothing collection
• ·A strong hailstorm caused damage to cars and roofs in several suburban neighborhoods
• ·A school district decided to add financial literacy classes to the high school curriculum
• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them learn digital skills
• ·Bakery introduces gluten free croissants made with rice flour and tapioca starch
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of frog in a nearby wetland preserve