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 study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children
• ·A museum displayed a rare collection of ancient coins from the Roman Empire
• ·A hotel started offering work from hotel packages with dedicated desks and high-speed internet
• ·Research team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticity
• ·Researchers found that listening to classical music while studying can improve test scores
• ·A regional summit on refugee rights concluded with a pledge to provide more humanitarian aid
• ·A coffee roaster began selling small-batch, single-origin coffee beans sourced from family-owned farms
• ·Coffee shop roasts its own beans on-site for freshness
• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 13 minutes
• ·Researchers found that eating garlic regularly can lower blood pressure in people with hypertension
• ·Pet store offers grooming services for dogs and cats with sensitive skin
• ·The city introduced a parking app for easy payment
• ·A famous musician performed at a charity concert to raise funds
• ·Local police solved a series of burglaries in the suburbs using surveillance camera footage
• ·The national basketball team lost its international tournament semi-final ending its championship bid
• ·A fashion brand started using recycled plastic bottles to make its activewear, diverting 100,000 bottles from landfills