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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• ·Marine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 8% per year
• ·A local newspaper won a state journalism award for its investigative report on government waste
• ·Movie theater offers discounted tickets for families on weekends
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a rare heart surgery on a 6-month-old infant
• ·The community center hosted a job fair for people with disabilities
• ·A community organized a senior tea party that brought together 60 elderly residents for conversation and snacks
• ·Doctors urged parents to make sure their children get enough vitamin D for healthy bone development
• ·A tech startup released a new app that helps users find local events and activities
• ·A popular TV show aired its series finale last night drawing millions of viewers and online discussion
• ·The city hosted an international sports tournament attracting teams from around the world
• ·The government allocated $1 billion to upgrade aging water treatment facilities across the country
• ·Public libraries extended their opening hours to meet community demand
• ·Chemists create all natural cleaning products safe for use around pets
• ·Camera store sells used cameras at discounted prices for beginners
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine to protect farm animals from a contagious disease
• ·Research shows that meditation practice lowers blood pressure in hypertensive patients