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 city council approved a project to build a new community center in the suburbs
• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to make compost for a local community garden
• ·Study reveals that using reusable bags reduces plastic waste by 80 percent
• ·A major tech firm unveiled a new smart home device that connects all household appliances into one system
• ·A sports team announced a new mascot designed by a local artist
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has been above average
• ·Researchers found that regular exercise can improve memory in older adults
• ·A fashion brand launched a new line of accessories
• ·A airline offered frequent flyer miles for customers who book flights in advance
• ·A fashion designer collaborated with a charity to create a clothing line that raises money for orphans
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint and provides tips for reducing environmental impact.
• ·A university awarded scholarships to 50 first-generation college students
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job training
• ·The government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minors
• ·Swimming team breaks three national records at recent competition