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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• ·Research finds that playing guitar improves fine motor skills in children
• ·Scientists developed a new battery that is more durable and environmentally friendly
• ·The police department launched an app that lets users report traffic violations with photos
• ·Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year
• ·A construction project to renovate a old library began
• ·A study showed that eating dark chocolate in moderation improves blood flow and cognitive function
• ·A school started a robotics club where students build and program robots
• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5 mmHg in adults with hypertension.
• ·A bakery made custom cupcakes for events
• ·The government announced plans to build more bike
• ·Weather forecasters warned of severe storms expected to hit the coastal areas
• ·Local hospitals started offering free health screenings for people at risk of diabetes
• ·A social media platform added new tools to help users manage their screen time
• ·Survey finds that 60 percent of parents prioritize outdoor play for young children
• ·The local fire department held a open house to teach residents about fire safety
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public libraries to stay open later