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 heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisories
• ·Local authorities reported a 15% drop in crime rates over the past six months citing improved community policing
• ·Weather conditions forced the cancellation of a marathon due to extreme heat
• ·The school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhood
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would source 100% of its meat from sustainable farms
• ·The postal service introduced a new tracking app that lets users see where their packages are in real time
• ·A community garden started a composting program that reduces its waste by 40%
• ·A small business owner started a blog to share tips and advice related to their industry
• ·Global researchers find new link between gut bacteria and immune system strength
• ·Public library partners with local bookstore to host monthly author events
• ·A city launched a recycling program for plastic items that were previously not recyclable
• ·Newspaper reports on growth of remote work in local tech sector
• ·A study found that listening to nature sounds can lower stress hormones in the human body
• ·A small boat capsized in a lake with all passengers rescued by a nearby rescue team
• ·A musician went on a tour of small towns performing at local venues to support independent music
• ·Cycling event draws 2,000 participants for charity ride across state