A small business owner expanded their bakery to include a café area with seating for 20 customers

The country’s GDP grew by 2.8% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictionsEnvironmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 4 tons of waste

A best-selling author announced their next book will focus on climate change activismLocal schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semesterA large utility company invested $2.5 billion in wind farm projects in the northern states

A tropical storm formed in the Atlantic prompting coastal evacuation warningsThe World Health Organization updated its guidelines for preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses

A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $180 million with a new team

A new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1000 bikes at 50 stationsStudy shows that owning a pet reduces feelings of loneliness in elderly adults

Tea shop creates new blends using herbs grown in local community gardensPolice department partners with neighborhood watch groups to reduce theft

Dance school holds annual recital featuring performances by 300 studentsResearch indicates that sunlight exposure helps reduce symptoms of seasonal depression

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• ·A popular social media platform added a new feature to block unwanted messages
• ·A national park reported an increase in the number of bald eagle sightings
• ·Online sales accounted for 35% of total retail transactions in the third quarter up from 28% last year
• ·A major retailer announced plans to offer free shipping on all online orders
• ·Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in Colombia
• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new subway line to connect the airport to the city center
• ·A fashion store started offering alteration services to ensure clothes fit perfectly
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel.
• ·Park rangers offer night hikes to observe nocturnal wildlife
• ·A community organization offered free job training programs for unemployed residents
• ·A large bookstore opened a new location with a dedicated section for graphic novels and comics
• ·Clothing brand launches sustainable line made from recycled ocean plastic
• ·A museum offered free admission to students and teachers during the school year
• ·The national soccer team won a friendly match against the world champions
• ·A restaurant was awarded a prize for having the best local cuisine in a regional competition
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter