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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• ·Scientists at a leading university identified a new protein that could slow the spread of certain cancers
• ·A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its award-winning BBQ ribs
• ·Library offers free access to online language learning tools
• ·Oceanographers study effects of rising sea temperatures on coral reef ecosystems
• ·Movie theater offers family friendly matinees with reduced ticket prices
• ·A charity organization built a new community center
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex for youth teams
• ·A group of environmental activists organized a peaceful protest in the capital, calling for stricter laws to protect endangered species.
• ·A famous designer launched a new clothing line inspired by traditional culture
• ·Engineers designed a new type of solar panel that works in low-light conditions
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 44% since the start of the decade
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language development
• ·Research finds that reading before bed helps improve sleep quality in adults
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children
• ·A music festival organizer added more stages to accommodate larger crowds
• ·A study found that volunteering can improve overall happiness and life satisfaction