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 university professor published a research paper on climate change that was featured in a top scientific journal
• ·International aid groups sent medical supplies and food to a region hit by a severe earthquake
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that may be linked to increased resistance to certain viruses
• ·The government announced a tax incentive program for businesses that adopt green practices
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry
• ·A airline added new in flight snacks and beverages
• ·The national tennis team won a major international tournament for the first time in 20 years
• ·A construction company used 3D printing technology to build the walls of a new office building
• ·The postal service announced it would hire 5000 temporary workers to handle holiday mail
• ·Local farmers markets started offering online ordering and home delivery services
• ·Basketball team defeats rival to win conference championship
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·A renowned photographer opened an exhibition showcasing images of remote indigenous communities
• ·A school started a debate club
• ·Gardening store offers discount on seeds and tools for spring planting season
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in