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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• ·Doctors used stem cell therapy to treat a patient with a severe spinal cord injury
• ·A renowned artist opened an exhibition featuring 40 new abstract paintings at a city art gallery
• ·A museum displayed ancient Egyptian mummies and artifacts on loan from a museum in Cairo
• ·Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices
• ·A bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and free ATM access
• ·A smartphone company launched a trade-in program, offering up to $500 for old devices to reduce electronic waste
• ·The city hosted a food festival featuring dishes from over 50 different cultures
• ·A bakery won a gold medal at an international baking competition for its sourdough bread
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open stores in Australia and New Zealand
• ·A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week
• ·A study found that listening to nature sounds can lower stress hormones in the human body
• ·The central bank announced it would keep interest rates stable for the next quarter
• ·A sports team signed a star player
• ·The government offered tax breaks to businesses that install solar panels on their buildings
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of bacteria can help plants grow better in poor soil conditions
• ·A library added new audio books and e-books for users to borrow online