The national economy grew by 3.4% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations

A tech startup created an app that helps users find and donate unused household itemsResearchers developed a rapid test that can detect a common bacterial infection in 15 minutes

The local theater group announced plans to perform a classic play in parks across the cityA prolonged drought forced farmers to switch to drought-resistant crops to save their harvestsScientists identified a gene that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease

The city council voted to add more benches and water fountains in public parksA well-known clothing brand announced it will stop using fur in all its products by next year

Researchers found that walking in forests for 20 minutes a day boosts immune system function

Local hospitals started offering telehealth services for patients who can’t visit in personA hospital opened a new pediatric cancer ward with private rooms for patients and families

Researchers discovered a new species of fish in a deep-sea trench off the coast of JapanThe government offered tax breaks to homeowners who install solar panels on their roofs

A streaming service added a collection of classic cartoons from the 1950s and 1960sFirefighters rescued a family of five from a burning apartment building in the early morning

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• ·A school started a music program that provides free instrument lessons to students from low-income families
• ·A farm started selling grass-fed beef
• ·The weather service warned of extreme cold temperatures for northern states
• ·A government program provided training for workers in high demand fields
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist
• ·Research shows that meditation practice lowers blood pressure in hypertensive patients
• ·A charity started a job training program for homeless people
• ·The government announced tax deductions for businesses that donate to animal shelters
• ·A new study indicated that gardening can improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression
• ·Local schools will extend their after school programs to support working parents
• ·A streaming service added a library of classic foreign films with English subtitles
• ·A research team studied the effects of air pollution on children’s lung development
• ·A new study indicated that exercise can boost the immune system and reduce the risk of illness
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·Opera house presents new production of famous opera with modern stage design
• ·A small business owner started offering online workshops to teach others how to start their own businesses