A small business owner started a podcast about entrepreneurship that gained 10,000 listeners

A construction company built a new school in a growing neighborhoodA research study showed that spending time in nature can reduce anxiety

A local café started offering catering services for eventsA government agency updated its tax filing system to make it easier for taxpayersA sports league announced plans to expand to more cities next year

A city added more benches in parks and along sidewalksA tech company collaborated with a car manufacturer to develop self driving technology

A farm started a petting zoo to attract families to its property

A museum hosted a lecture on space exploration by an astronautThe government approved a new infrastructure plan to repair aging roads and bridges across the state

Scientists identified a new strain of bacteria that could help break down plastic waste more efficientlyA major retail chain announced plans to open 50 new stores in small towns over the next two years

Heavy rainfall led to mudslides in mountainous areas blocking several key highwaysInternational organizations donated $20 million in aid to support communities affected by a recent hurricane

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• ·The country’s export of agricultural products increased by 17% this quarter
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter
• ·Candle company releases holiday scents like pine and cranberry
• ·Scientists studied the effects of pollution on marine ecosystems
• ·The national ballet company announced its upcoming season will feature a new production of a classic tale
• ·A local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with a 100-year-old starter
• ·Students raised money for a local animal shelter through a charity event
• ·A national park reported an increase in the number of endangered species spotted this year
• ·Study shows that pets reduce anxiety in college students
• ·The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 1-2 days
• ·A medical study found that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves memory retention
• ·Engineers build new bridge that can withstand strong earthquakes
• ·A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in farm-to-table cuisine
• ·A team of doctors developed a new treatment for lung cancer that improves survival rates by 50%
• ·A study found that spending time gardening reduces stress levels in urban dwellers
• ·A construction company used 3D printing to build parts of a new affordable housing development