The country’s GDP grew by 3.2% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictions

Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farmsAstronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meetStudy finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skillsBakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers

Police department launches app for reporting minor crimes and traffic issuesArt gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists

Research shows that regular stretching reduces muscle pain after exercise

Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tabletsA city added 15 miles of new bike lanes to make cycling safer for commuters

An airline announced discounted fares for students traveling to attend college or universityA study showed that teachers who use interactive whiteboards have more engaged students

The government invested $220 million in building new solar power plants in desert regionsA toy company released a line of building sets that teach kids about engineering and physics

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• ·Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businesses
• ·A bookstore hosted an author signing event that attracted over 300 fans
• ·A national park started a program to remove invasive plant species
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of frog that can change color to match its surroundings
• ·A study found that spending 45 minutes outdoors daily can reduce symptoms of depression by 30%
• ·A wildlife conservation group launched a campaign to protect sea turtle nests from human disturbance
• ·A community organized a charity run that raised $15,000 for a local children’s hospital
• ·A tech company announced it will hire 1500 new employees for its AI research division
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel
• ·The city announced it will install more public Wi-Fi hotspots in downtown areas
• ·A library started offering book rentals by mail for patrons who can’t visit in person
• ·The city council voted to give $1 million to fund public art projects like murals and sculptures
• ·A research study showed that regular meditation can reduce stress levels
• ·A scientist developed a new type of sunscreen that is better for coral reefs
• ·Research indicates that getting enough sleep improves immune system function
• ·A global climate change summit concluded with 115 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 52% by 2030