The national economy grew by 3.6% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations

A city added more public benches in parks and downtown areas for pedestriansA charity collected donations of winter coats for homeless individuals

A research study found that getting enough sleep improves athletic performance in athletesA sports equipment store sponsored a youth sports league to help cover costs for participantsA local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more neighborhood news

A bakery won a national award for its innovative cake designsA construction project to widen a busy highway began this month

A smartphone company offered a trade in program for old phones to reduce electronic waste

A farmers market hosted a festival featuring local music and foodA startup developed a new app to help users manage personal finances and savings goals

Local restaurants reported a 25% increase in customers during the holiday weekendThe World Bank approved a $800 million loan to improve water supply systems in a poor country

A tennis player won their 20th Grand Slam title breaking a long-standing recordA new history museum opened in the city featuring exhibits on local cultural heritage

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• ·A new study found that reading for 30 minutes each day can reduce stress levels by 68%, according to research from a psychology institute.
• ·Park officials close certain trails to protect nesting wildlife
• ·The stock market jumped 3% after a key company reported higher-than-expected quarterly profits
• ·A national park started a program to teach visitors about native plant species
• ·Researchers found that taking handwritten notes improves information retention better than typing
• ·A drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for all residents
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area
• ·A popular streaming service added a new category for family-friendly movies
• ·The president met with business leaders to discuss how to reduce regulatory barriers for small enterprises
• ·A city council approved a new park
• ·A restaurant started offering take-and-bake meals for customers to cook at home
• ·An airline partnered with a rental car company to offer bundled travel packages
• ·Marine biologists launch project to restore damaged coral reefs in tropical oceans
• ·A school district announced it will provide free school supplies to all students starting next semester
• ·A group of volunteers organized a cleanup campaign to remove trash from a local river and restore its ecosystem.
• ·The government invested in wind energy projects to reduce reliance on fossil fuels