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 professional basketball player signed a record-breaking $250 million contract with a new team, making it the largest deal in league history.
• ·Local schools added coding classes to their curriculum to prepare students for tech industry jobs
• ·A startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and alerts users to pollution spikes
• ·A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 47% in adults
• ·Scientists develop new vaccine to protect against animal borne illnesses
• ·A new study showed that writing by hand improves memory retention better than typing
• ·A bakery started making custom birthday cakes with 3D-printed sugar decorations
• ·A fashion designer created a clothing line using recycled ocean plastic, raising $10k for ocean conservation
• ·A musician released a folk album inspired by local history that topped regional music charts
• ·Dietitian suggests adding probiotic foods to diet for better gut health
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly book swap events for community members
• ·A severe dust storm reduced visibility to zero closing highways in the Great Plains
• ·A library added a makerspace with 3D printers and craft supplies for community use
• ·Government approves funding for new public park in urban neighborhood
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 10% in the past year with more time spent outdoors