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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• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow better when exposed to certain types of light
• ·Archaeologists discovered a ancient burial site with artifacts from a prehistoric civilization
• ·A study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids
• ·A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences
• ·Community organizes cleanup event that removes 5 tons of trash from local river
• ·A new study showed that students who get 8 hours of sleep a night get better grades
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour with concerts in 40 countries over the next 18 months
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·A famous actor announced plans to star in a new historical drama next year
• ·A charity raised funds to provide college scholarships for students studying healthcare
• ·Local businesses sponsored a youth sports league for children ages 5 to 12
• ·A city planted 1,000 new trees along major streets to improve air quality and provide shade
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing, with a budget of $100 million.
• ·A tech company released faster software
• ·A hotel renovated its rooms to include eco-friendly amenities like bamboo toothbrushes and refillable shampoo bottles
• ·A famous athlete announced a charity foundation to support youth sports programs in low-income areas