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 charity collected donations of school supplies for children in developing countries
• ·A local museum held a special exhibition featuring ancient artifacts from foreign countries
• ·Astronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant star
• ·A sports league introduced a new rule to limit the number of substitutions during games
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customers
• ·A local farm began selling fresh honey at the weekly farmers market becoming a top seller
• ·The mayor announced a plan to build 8000 affordable housing units over the next four years
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 9% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·The school district decided to replace old school buses with electric ones
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores
• ·A tech company launched a new tablet with a foldable screen and long-lasting battery
• ·A hurricane caused flooding and wind damage to homes and businesses in coastal cities
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests lowers blood pressure in adults
• ·The national space agency planned to send a new mission to explore the moon
• ·A fashion brand started using recycled plastic bottles to make its activewear, diverting 100,000 bottles from landfills
• ·A new study showed that air pollution can cause respiratory problems in young children