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