The government released data showing a 4.5% increase in exports during the last quarter

Research finds that playing piano improves reading skills in kidsCamping store sells lightweight gear for backpacking trips

Marine biologists work to restore coral reefs damaged by pollutionSchool newsletter highlights student achievements in science fairsChemists create natural cleaning products using vinegar and essential oils

Volleyball tournament features teams from 35 colleges nationwideStudy shows that drinking enough water improves skin hydration

Candle store hosts workshop on making soy wax candles

Highway department repairs potholes on major highways before winterConsumer confidence index rose by 5 points in October indicating improved optimism about the economic outlook

A major airline filed for bankruptcy protection after struggling with high fuel costs and low passenger numbersThe country’s trade surplus reached $12 billion in September driven by strong exports of agricultural products

Real estate prices in major cities increased by 7% this year raising concerns about a potential housing bubbleThe central bank announced it would ease monetary policy to support lending to small and medium-sized enterprises

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• ·Study shows that adding garlic to meals lowers blood pressure in adults
• ·Paramedics receive new life saving equipment to improve emergency response
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 35% of the country’s total energy production
• ·A farmers market hosted a cooking demonstration
• ·Cycling event draws 2000 participants for charity ride across state lines
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry slam where local poets competed for a cash prize
• ·A fashion designer created a line of adaptive clothing for people with disabilities that combines style and functionality
• ·The police department launched a campaign to teach people how to protect themselves from identity theft
• ·Researchers found that walking in nature can boost the immune system by increasing white blood cells
• ·A taxi company added 10 wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet
• ·A software company updated its program to work with the latest operating systems
• ·A coffee shop hosted a live jazz night every Friday that featured local musicians
• ·Car companies announced they will collaborate on developing affordable electric vehicles
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·Research indicates that getting enough sleep improves immune system function
• ·The World Bank approved a $720 million loan to help a country upgrade its rural schools