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 social media platform added new tools to help users manage their screen time
• ·Biologists track movement of polar bears using satellite technology
• ·The railway service announced discounted fares for students
• ·A music festival attracted over 90000 attendees and raised $3 million for charity
• ·Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope
• ·A major airline offered free upgrades to business class for passengers celebrating birthdays
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying hundreds of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter
• ·The stock market closed at a new high after a week of gains
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote environmental protection
• ·A medical study found that eating dark chocolate in moderation lowers the risk of heart disease
• ·The government passed a law to protect wildlife habitats from commercial development
• ·The government built new schools in growing suburbs to reduce overcrowding in existing schools
• ·The government announced a $100 million program to help homeless people find permanent housing
• ·A tech company started a program to train young people in coding
• ·The city held a food festival with dishes from 40 different countries and live cultural performances
• ·A startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and alerts users to pollution spikes