Radio station launches podcast series about local history and folklore

Retail sales increased by 3.2% in the third quarter driven by strong demand for electronics and home goodsA major tech company announced plans to invest $500 million in building a new manufacturing plant creating 2,000 jobs

The national unemployment rate fell to 3.5% the lowest level in five years due to growth in the service sectorGlobal oil prices dropped by 4% after OPEC announced plans to increase production next quarterThe government launched a $2 billion stimulus package to support small businesses affected by the recent recession

A leading financial institution predicted that the country’s GDP will grow by 2.8% next year up from 2.1% this yearThe stock market reached a new all-time high with tech and renewable energy stocks leading the gains

Inflation in food prices rose by 8% year-on-year prompting concerns about food security for low-income households

A multinational corporation announced it would relocate its headquarters to the city bringing 500 high-paying jobsA gym offered free trial memberships that helped it gain 200 new members in one month

A bakery donated 10% of its profits to a local food bank during the holiday seasonA tech startup was named one of the most innovative companies in the country by a leading business magazine

A community organized a book drive that collected 2,000 books for a local school’s libraryA city repaired a historic building that will now be used as a community center

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• ·A study found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower cholesterol levels
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or more
• ·Study shows that adding ginger to meals helps with digestion issues
• ·Bookstore hosts book reading event with best selling children’s author
• ·Doctors developed a new vaccine to protect children in developing countries from a deadly disease
• ·A grocery store started selling ugly produce at a discount to reduce food waste
• ·A major airline added new direct flights to tropical destinations for winter travelers
• ·Heavy rainfall in coastal areas forced the evacuation of over 300 residents from low-lying homes
• ·Researchers found that using cloth bags instead of plastic bags reduces plastic waste by 80%
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four months
• ·The WHO released new recommendations for healthy eating to prevent chronic diseases
• ·A library added a collection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readers
• ·A local high school won the national robotics competition beating 100 other teams from across the country
• ·A team of historians published a new book about the country’s history during World War II
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing with a famous children’s author
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of insect that helps pollinate rare plants