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 study found that spending time with pets can lower stress hormones and improve mood in adults.
• ·Experts warned that prolonged drought could lead to water shortages in several western states
• ·A study showed that online learning can help students in rural areas access college prep courses
• ·Highway department repaves major road to improve safety
• ·Park officials announce new rules to protect wildlife in park areas
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children
• ·A new study found that drinking green tea regularly can improve brain function and reduce the risk of age-related cognitive decline.
• ·A city hosted a food festival that featured dishes from 40 different cultures drawing 15,000 attendees
• ·The national rugby team hired a new assistant coach with experience in youth development
• ·A fashion brand launched a new line of accessories
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would source 100% of its meat from sustainable farms
• ·Research indicates that getting enough sleep improves creativity
• ·A high school football team won its first state championship in 30 years
• ·A famous actor won the Best Actor award at an international film festival for their role in a critically acclaimed movie
• ·Study finds that using essential oils can reduce stress and anxiety
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect cattle from a deadly disease