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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• ·Park rangers lead guided tours to observe wildlife in their natural habitat
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 500 bikes and 50 docking stations
• ·The fire department put out a big fire in a commercial building in the city center
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to three scientists for their discoveries in quantum computing and quantum mechanics.
• ·Fashion show features designs by students from local design school
• ·City officials approved a $390 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·A community garden hosted a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·A charity raised 1 million dollars for children’s education projects
• ·A school district adopted a new curriculum focused on STEM subjects
• ·A toy company released a line of science kits that let kids conduct chemistry experiments at home
• ·A smartphone company offered a trade in program for old phones to reduce electronic waste
• ·Furniture store launches line of furniture made from reclaimed wood and metal
• ·A car manufacturer unveiled a new hybrid SUV that gets 60 miles per gallon on the highway
• ·Study indicates that playing team sports improves social skills in young children
• ·Researchers studied the impact of screen time on eye health in young children
• ·TV network announces new reality show about farm life