Researchers found that gardening for an hour a week reduces symptoms of depression

Firefighters rescued a family’s pet cat from a burning house in the middle of the nightA study found that owning a dog can increase physical activity and reduce loneliness in seniors

The central bank announced it would inject $7 billion into the economy to boost job creationA musician’s new album topped the charts in 15 countries within its first week of releaseA city council approved the construction of 350 new affordable housing units

Scientists developed a rapid test for a viral infection that provides results in 10 minutesA retailer announced it would offer 30% off all products during its annual Black Friday sale

A severe dust storm reduced visibility to zero closing highways in the Great Plains

A study revealed that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who typeA heavy rainstorm caused flooding in basements of homes in the suburbs

A study found that watching documentaries can increase knowledge about global issuesThe government announced plans to upgrade public schools with new technology

A museum acquired a valuable painting by a 20th-century artistA local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where people can buy shares of the harvest

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• ·A grocery store started labeling products with their origin to help customers support local farmers
• ·A new study showed that air pollution from power plants affects children's academic performance
• ·The WHO released guidelines for schools to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses
• ·A major bookstore chain announced it will open 13 new locations focusing on community events and local authors
• ·A local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 13.5% over the past five years thanks to conservation
• ·Local authorities announced plans to build a new hospital in a rural area addressing the shortage of medical facilities
• ·An automaker released an electric truck with a range of 500 miles and a towing capacity of 12000 pounds
• ·Newsletter provides tips for winterizing homes before cold weather
• ·Local businesses reported increased sales during the holiday season
• ·A government program helped first-time homebuyers
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote healthy eating habits
• ·A new high-speed internet service was launched in rural areas providing faster connectivity to underserved communities
• ·The school district decided to start the school day later to improve student attendance
• ·A hot air balloon made an emergency landing in a park with all passengers escaping unharmed
• ·A school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE program