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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• ·The United Nations released a report urging countries to increase funding for global education programs
• ·A sports equipment store sponsored a local Little League team
• ·Students achieved record exam results in this year’s national tests
• ·A university basketball team qualified for the national tournament after winning their regional game
• ·A local farmers’ market started an online ordering system for home delivery
• ·A local restaurant won a James Beard Award for its innovative cuisine
• ·A museum displayed a collection of famous paintings on loan from a museum in Europe
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made meal kits with easy-to-follow recipes
• ·A farm began selling grass-fed beef at a local butcher shop
• ·A new study revealed that pet owners have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels than non-pet owners, according to a medical journal.
• ·Archaeologists uncover ancient artifacts at site dating back 2000 years
• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free coffee to customers who bring reusable cups
• ·The local police arrested a suspect in connection with a recent theft
• ·A team of historians published a new book about the country’s history during World War II
• ·The transportation agency announced plans to add 10 new subway stations to the city’s transit system
• ·A new hospital is set to open in the city center next month