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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• ·A bakery used locally sourced flour, eggs, and fruit to make its products, supporting local farmers
• ·A farm started offering pick-your-own apple days in the fall that drew families from nearby cities
• ·The city implemented a new program to collect and recycle food waste from households
• ·Study reveals that drinking enough water improves skin health
• ·Local police seized over $1 million worth of illegal drugs in a raid on a suspected trafficking ring
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social understanding
• ·The city council announced plans to reduce air pollution levels
• ·The community center opened a new gym for local residents to use for free
• ·The government passed a law to increase funding for public education by 15%
• ·A small aircraft made an emergency landing in a field with no injuries reported
• ·Local schools added environmental science classes to their middle school curriculum
• ·The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending
• ·The transportation department announced it would make all buses wheelchair-accessible by next year
• ·Medical researchers found that regular strength training can reduce the risk of osteoporosis in women
• ·Firefighters conduct fire safety workshops in elementary schools this month
• ·A new hospital is set to open in the city center next month