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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• ·Biologists track movement of elephant herds using GPS collars
• ·A farmers market started accepting mobile payments to make transactions easier
• ·A supermarket chain started selling pre-packaged meal kits for two people at $10 each
• ·A school district hired a new PE teacher to add yoga and kickboxing classes
• ·A group of countries signed an agreement to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030
• ·A farm began selling pick-your-own strawberries during the summer months
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibition featuring art from around the world
• ·A tech company donated 500 old computers to local schools for educational use
• ·A taxi company offered free rides to veterans on Veterans Day as a token of appreciation
• ·A community group organized a neighborhood watch program to improve safety in residential areas
• ·The prime minister attended an international summit on global trade agreements
• ·Book publisher releases young adult novel about climate activism by debut author
• ·Scientists develop new method to recycle plastic waste into building materials
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a healthcare provider
• ·Ambulance service offers free first aid training to schools
• ·Book publisher releases memoir by former world leader detailing political career