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 found that listening to music while studying can improve memory retention
• ·Tech startup unveils portable device that monitors air quality in real time
• ·A study found that eating a handful of walnuts daily can improve brain function
• ·Scientists found that spending time in forests can improve respiratory health by reducing air pollution exposure
• ·A coffee shop began offering free refills for customers who bring their own reusable cups
• ·Researchers studied the effects of sleep deprivation on decision-making skills
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science
• ·Researchers studied the effects of sleep deprivation on driving ability
• ·A pharmaceutical company received approval from health authorities to market a new vaccine for a common childhood illness.
• ·Researchers found that gardening can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of depression
• ·The local theater held a charity performance to raise money for a children’s hospital
• ·Yoga studio offers restorative yoga classes for people with chronic pain
• ·A taxi company added a lost and found feature to its app to help customers recover lost items
• ·City officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festival
• ·Book club discusses award winning novel about environmental issues
• ·The government planned to improve healthcare services in rural areas