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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• ·Running club organizes 5k race to support homeless shelter
• ·Tech firm Amazon unveiled a new delivery drone designed to handle heavier packages
• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week
• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food and drink stalls.
• ·A large bookstore announced it will host monthly author readings and book signings
• ·Marine biologists work to protect coral reefs from pollution
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to eat more fruits and vegetables
• ·The city council voted to build new library branches in underserved neighborhoods
• ·A pet adoption center hosted an event that found homes for 35 cats and dogs in one weekend
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $150 million
• ·Dietitian recommends adding chia seeds to meals for omega 3 fatty acid intake
• ·A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works by local playwrights
• ·The city introduced a new parking app that lets users pay for parking with their phones
• ·A charity organization launched a drive to collect books for schools in developing countries
• ·A research study revealed that listening to music while studying improves retention for some students