A smartphone app that helps users track their fitness goals added new features

Firefighters rescued a family of four from a burning house in the early hours of the morningA study found that owning a dog can increase physical activity levels and reduce loneliness

The central bank announced it would inject $10 billion into the economy to boost small business growthA musician’s new song became the most-streamed track of the week on global music platformsA city council voted to build 200 new affordable housing units in the downtown area

Scientists developed a new rapid test for a viral infection that gives results in 15 minutesA retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all online orders over $50

A cyclone caused widespread damage to homes and businesses in a coastal village

A study revealed that students who participate in sports teams have better time-management skillsA tech company released a new laptop with longer battery life

Weather forecasters warned of a possible hurricane approaching the coastA new park was opened to provide more green space for residents

Researchers found that eating more fruits reduces the risk of certain diseasesLocal businesses organized a market to sell handmade products

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• ·The country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2.3% for the second month in a row
• ·A new coffee shop chain expanded to other countries in the region
• ·A new study showed that writing by hand improves memory retention better than typing
• ·A thunderstorm caused power outages for 50000 residents in the central region
• ·The national park service announced plans to improve trails and visitor facilities
• ·A major clothing brand announced it will offer sizes from XS to 6XL to be more inclusive
• ·Coffee shop switches to compostable cups and straws to reduce plastic waste
• ·A grocery store added a salad bar and hot food section to compete with other local markets
• ·Local schools switched to compostable lunch trays to reduce waste in school cafeterias
• ·A tech company announced it will expand its business to a new city
• ·The city’s public transport system added more express buses to reduce commute times
• ·Researchers studied the impact of screen time on eye health in young children
• ·The postal service announced it would hire 6000 temporary workers to handle holiday mail
• ·Local businesses partnered with a community college to offer job training programs for students
• ·A pet rescue organization held a puppy adoption fair that found homes for 45 puppies in one day
• ·Study reveals that eating nuts as snacks reduces afternoon hunger