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 film festival awarded its top prize to an independent director
• ·A study found that spending time gardening can reduce symptoms of depression by 20%
• ·The school board decided to update the curriculum to include more practical courses
• ·Chemists create non toxic cleaning products safe for use around children and pets
• ·A small boat capsized in a lake with all passengers rescued by a nearby rescue team
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying cell regeneration
• ·Local government plants 5000 native trees to restore habitat for endangered birds
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying income inequality
• ·The city council voted to add more public restrooms in downtown parks and plazas
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking camp for kids to teach them basic culinary skills
• ·The school district decided to replace old school buses with electric ones
• ·Art gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists
• ·The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school season
• ·Researchers studied how exercise affects mood in people with depression
• ·A new hotel chain focused on eco - tourism opened its first resort
• ·A local school won a national award for its environmental education program