Radio station launches podcast series about local history and folklore

Retail sales increased by 3.2% in the third quarter driven by strong demand for electronics and home goodsA major tech company announced plans to invest $500 million in building a new manufacturing plant creating 2,000 jobs

The national unemployment rate fell to 3.5% the lowest level in five years due to growth in the service sectorGlobal oil prices dropped by 4% after OPEC announced plans to increase production next quarterThe government launched a $2 billion stimulus package to support small businesses affected by the recent recession

A leading financial institution predicted that the country’s GDP will grow by 2.8% next year up from 2.1% this yearThe stock market reached a new all-time high with tech and renewable energy stocks leading the gains

Inflation in food prices rose by 8% year-on-year prompting concerns about food security for low-income households

A multinational corporation announced it would relocate its headquarters to the city bringing 500 high-paying jobsA gym offered free trial memberships that helped it gain 200 new members in one month

A bakery donated 10% of its profits to a local food bank during the holiday seasonA tech startup was named one of the most innovative companies in the country by a leading business magazine

A community organized a book drive that collected 2,000 books for a local school’s libraryA city repaired a historic building that will now be used as a community center

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• ·A taxi company added a lost and found feature to its app, helping riders recover items
• ·The national space agency shared new data about the surface of Mars collected by a rover
• ·Doctors successfully performed the first ever organ transplant using 3D-printed tissues
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fertilizer that is environmentally friendly
• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can store 40% more energy than current models
• ·A city hosted a sports tournament that brought teams from 10 different states
• ·A tech company released a new productivity app that helps users block distracting websites
• ·Doctors at a cancer center successfully treated a patient using a new targeted therapy drug
• ·Study shows that audiobooks help people with dyslexia improve reading skills
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children
• ·Glaciers in the Arctic have lost 40% of their mass since 1980 according to a new study
• ·A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar pastries, including muffins and scones, for health-conscious customers
• ·Chocolate shop creates artisanal truffles with flavors like matcha and sea salt
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public education
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new sports stadium for local teams
• ·Book club selects award winning novel for next month’s discussion