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 famous chef opened a new restaurant in the city center specializing in fusion cuisine from around the world
• ·A school’s debate club won first place in a regional competition
• ·A severe dust storm reduced visibility to zero closing highways in the Great Plains
• ·A local farmers’ market started online ordering and delivery
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour with concerts scheduled in 38 countries over the next year
• ·Archaeologists unearth ancient pottery fragments at site near historic village
• ·A tech company donated money to a charity that helps homeless children
• ·A tech company released a new device to monitor heart rate and other health indicators
• ·Bakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers
• ·The postal service announced it would introduce a new package size option for small items
• ·The government started a program to help people quit smoking
• ·Local businesses supported a program to train young people for jobs
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing, with a budget of $100 million.
• ·A grocery store started selling organic and non-GMO products in a dedicated section of the store
• ·Police department launches campaign against distracted walking in busy areas
• ·Research indicates that walking barefoot on grass improves mood