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 government provided financial aid to families affected by a drought
• ·Researchers found that eating garlic regularly can lower blood pressure in people with hypertension
• ·Survey reveals that most travelers prefer road trips over air travel this year
• ·The transportation department began repaving a 15-mile stretch of highway to improve safety
• ·Public transport companies introduced contactless payment options
• ·The government offered tax breaks to businesses that install solar panels on their buildings
• ·Scientists reported that the global average temperature has risen by 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era
• ·Scientists discovered that a common herb has properties that help with digestion
• ·A smartphone manufacturer announced a new model with a 48-hour battery life and advanced camera features
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of insect in a rainforest that has unique camouflage abilities
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·The community center offered free cooking classes focused on healthy, low-cost meals
• ·Swimming team breaks three national records at recent competition
• ·Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that can store solar energy for nighttime use
• ·A new study showed that people who live in walkable neighborhoods have lower obesity rates