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 tech company announced it will lay off 1500 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·Power company launches initiative to help customers reduce energy usage in winter
• ·The fire department rescued a family of five from a house fire in the early morning hours
• ·Research indicates that getting enough sleep improves immune system function
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults.
• ·A popular restaurant chain introduced a new plant based menu line to meet customer demand
• ·Scientists found that a certain bacteria helps plants grow better in poor soil conditions
• ·A airline added more legroom to its economy class seats
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician with national following
• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to make fertilizer for community gardens
• ·A music award ceremony honored the top artists of the year
• ·Weather conditions caused delays in shipping and transportation services
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation
• ·The local theater held a charity performance to raise money for disaster relief
• ·A bookstore launched an online ordering system with same day delivery for local customers
• ·Local schools reported a 93% attendance rate this year up from 86% the previous year