The government released data showing a 4.5% increase in exports during the last quarter

Research finds that playing piano improves reading skills in kidsCamping store sells lightweight gear for backpacking trips

Marine biologists work to restore coral reefs damaged by pollutionSchool newsletter highlights student achievements in science fairsChemists create natural cleaning products using vinegar and essential oils

Volleyball tournament features teams from 35 colleges nationwideStudy shows that drinking enough water improves skin hydration

Candle store hosts workshop on making soy wax candles

Highway department repairs potholes on major highways before winterConsumer confidence index rose by 5 points in October indicating improved optimism about the economic outlook

A major airline filed for bankruptcy protection after struggling with high fuel costs and low passenger numbersThe country’s trade surplus reached $12 billion in September driven by strong exports of agricultural products

Real estate prices in major cities increased by 7% this year raising concerns about a potential housing bubbleThe central bank announced it would ease monetary policy to support lending to small and medium-sized enterprises

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• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in August the lowest in a decade
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public transportation
• ·Researchers found that regular exercise improves memory in older adults
• ·Police arrested four suspects in connection with a series of burglaries in a wealthy neighborhood
• ·A new movie was praised by critics for its realistic portrayal of a historical event
• ·A cultural organization launched a campaign to preserve endangered traditional languages
• ·Weather service issues tornado watch for midwestern states through Friday evening
• ·A sports league announced plans to expand to more cities next year
• ·Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital
• ·A restaurant added a breakfast menu that’s available all day
• ·A city banned single use plastic straws in restaurants and bars
• ·A local farmers’ market started online ordering and delivery
• ·Local schools reported a 94% pass rate on state standardized tests this year
• ·TV network announces new crime drama series set in small town America
• ·A river in the south overflowed its banks, causing damage to 60 farms and several roads
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against measles