Researchers found that eating avocados can lower bad cholesterol levels

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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• ·Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make holiday decorations
• ·A famous singer released a new single that quickly topped music charts
• ·Study shows that using natural light in offices increases employee productivity
• ·A community center offered free job training workshops for unemployed residents
• ·Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six months
• ·Scientists collaborate with international teams to study climate change impacts
• ·A construction company used 3D printing technology to build a small affordable home in two weeks
• ·Study shows that eating together as a family improves eating habits in kids
• ·Softball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for national championship
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 58% more efficient than current models
• ·Firefighters conduct fire safety workshops in elementary schools this month
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex for youth teams
• ·A library started offering book rentals by mail for homebound patrons
• ·Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for nationals
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in rural areas
• ·A study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 27%