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 city council voted to increase funding for public parks by 25% next year
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area
• ·The national space agency planned to send a new mission to explore the moon
• ·Health officials issued a public warning about a rise in seasonal flu cases, urging vulnerable groups to get vaccinated.
• ·A library started offering book rentals by mail for patrons who can’t visit in person
• ·A study found that playing video games in moderation can improve hand-eye coordination
• ·A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 80 community members
• ·Researchers developed a new method to clean up oil spills
• ·Local artists painted murals on the walls of an abandoned factory to brighten the neighborhood
• ·The government increased funding for scientific research to support innovation in technology
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test for food allergies using a small blood sample
• ·A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 30000 employees nationwide
• ·International organizations are sending medical teams to regions hit by a recent earthquake
• ·Archaeologists found ancient tools and pottery fragments in a cave dating back 10,000 years
• ·The police department launched a campaign to teach people how to protect themselves from identity theft
• ·A city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the appearance of downtown