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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• ·Local farmers markets started accepting digital payments to convenience customers
• ·Bakery debuts new line of sourdough breads made with heirloom wheat
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against a seasonal virus
• ·The government launched a program to support small businesses affected by the pandemic
• ·A team of engineers developed a new type of battery that can charge electric vehicles in 15 minutes, a breakthrough for the industry.
• ·A gym added new fitness classes including yoga and kickboxing
• ·The government announced a new initiative to provide free internet access to all rural schools
• ·A professional athlete set a new national record in the 100-meter sprint at a recent competition
• ·A farm offered pick-your-own apple days in the fall, attracting families from 50 miles away
• ·The local museum hosted a lecture series featuring experts on various topics
• ·Local authorities announced plans to build a new hospital in a rural area addressing the shortage of medical facilities
• ·A research study found that spending time with pets improves mental health in seniors
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $8 billion in hydrogen fuel technology over the next decade
• ·The national tennis team won a major international competition
• ·A study found fiction reading improves empathy and emotional intelligence in all ages
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the northern neighborhood