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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• ·A severe storm caused power outages in several neighborhoods across the state
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·Researchers found a potential link between diet and heart health
• ·Researchers found evidence of water on a distant planet that could support life
• ·A large telecom company invested $1.8 billion in expanding 5G network coverage to rural areas
• ·Local schools reported a 93% attendance rate this year up from 88% the previous year
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life
• ·The government announced a $390 million fund to support small businesses affected by recent market changes
• ·A fashion designer created a clothing line using recycled ocean plastic, raising $10k for ocean conservation
• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow better when exposed to certain types of light
• ·Scientists collaborate with global teams to study climate change patterns
• ·The government announced tax incentives for businesses that invest in renewable energy
• ·A study published in a medical journal found that drinking green tea regularly improves skin health by reducing inflammation
• ·A local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases
• ·A café introduced a seasonal pumpkin spice latte that increased weekend sales by 30%
• ·Music festival announces lineup including indie bands and Grammy-winning artists