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 businesses hosted a job fair for recent high school and college graduates
• ·Local police partnered with schools to launch an anti-bullying campaign featuring workshops and awareness events
• ·Newsletter provides advice on preparing homes for winter weather
• ·The city council approved plans to renovate an old historic building downtown
• ·The government announced a new $600 million funding plan to support small businesses hit by recent economic downturns
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with edible flower decorations
• ·A software developer created a new app that helps users track their water intake and set hydration goals
• ·A government program helped small businesses expand
• ·A museum offered guided tours in Spanish, French, and Mandarin to accommodate international visitors
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·A local soccer team won the national cup for the first time in 25 years sparking street celebrations
• ·Researchers developed a faster way to test for a common disease
• ·A city installed 25 new public Wi-Fi hotspots in community centers and senior centers
• ·A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from around the world
• ·A famous actor announced they will star in a new film based on a best-selling novel set to start filming next month
• ·A bakery donated 10% of its profits to a local food bank during the holiday season