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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• ·Local schools reported a 93% attendance rate this year up from 86% the previous year
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying income inequality
• ·Swimming team breaks national record in 4x100 meter relay at championship meet
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·A university’s soccer team won the national championship
• ·Engineers tested a new bridge design that can withstand stronger earthquakes
• ·Scientists at a coastal research lab discovered higher levels of microplastics in deep-sea sediment than previously recorded
• ·Firefighters rescue family from apartment fire caused by faulty electrical wiring
• ·A city launched a recycling program for plastic items that were previously not recyclable
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport in a rural area to boost economic development in the region.
• ·Research finds that keeping a garden improves physical activity levels
• ·A major airline announced it would eliminate single-use plastics on all its flights by next year
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing, with a budget of $100 million.
• ·A new report showed that global tourism numbers have returned to pre-pandemic levels this year
• ·A local theater hosted an independent film festival
• ·An airline announced it will offer free checked bags for passengers traveling with children