A university research team found that regular meditation can reduce stress levels by 30%

The country’s GDP grew by 3.2% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictionsEnvironmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 5 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 $2.7 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 $190 million with a new team

A new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1200 bikes at 60 stationsPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and fauna

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 skills

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• ·Research shows that practicing gratitude improves mental health over time
• ·Study finds that journaling helps reduce symptoms of depression
• ·The city’s public transport system introduced a new app for tracking buses and trains
• ·Study reveals that reusable water bottles cut plastic waste by 90 percent
• ·Researchers found that daily consumption of berries can reduce the risk of age-related vision loss
• ·A national park extended summer hours
• ·A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 94%
• ·The police department launched a program to build better relationships with community members
• ·Florist creates special flower arrangements for upcoming Mother’s Day celebrations
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new skate park in a public park
• ·A farm invested in a new greenhouse to grow vegetables year-round and supply local markets in the winter
• ·Hot weather increased attendance at public pools and water parks
• ·Retail store expands online shopping options with same day delivery service
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2.1% in July the lowest in three years
• ·Coffee chain introduces new sustainable packaging for takeaway drinks