Book club selects award winning novel for next month’s discussion

A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to video chat with family membersScientists reported that coral reefs in the Great Barrier Reef are showing signs of recovery

The city council voted to extend public transit service to 24 hours on weekendsResearchers studied the effects of social media on body image in teenage girlsA popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a celebrity to create a summer collection

The national hockey league started its new season with a game between two rival teamsA tech company released a software update to improve the performance of its mobile app

The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a tornado

A local farmers’ market started selling artisanal cheeses made from local milkA construction project to renovate an old public library began, with plans to add more digital resources

A personal finance app reached 5 million downloads, helping users track spending and save moneyA farmers market hosted a cooking demonstration with a local chef, showcasing recipes using market ingredients

A hospital started a smoking cessation program with counseling and medication supportA national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with native fish species

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• ·A leading financial institution predicted that the country’s GDP will grow by 2.8% next year up from 2.1% this year
• ·A tech company announced plans to hire 2000 new employees
• ·Doctors discovered a new way to treat chronic pain without addictive medications
• ·Plant store offers tips for keeping indoor plants healthy
• ·A bakery introduced a line of low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers
• ·A school’s theater program put on a production of The Wizard of Oz that sold out 5 shows
• ·Local communities organized events to celebrate cultural heritage
• ·Research shows that regular stretching reduces muscle pain after exercise
• ·Community organizes river cleanup event that removes 2 tons of trash
• ·A major airline said it will add 20 new international routes next year to meet growing travel demand
• ·Researchers found that walking in forests can increase the number of immune cells in the body
• ·Local police increased patrols in shopping districts during the holiday season to prevent theft
• ·Researchers found that eating nuts regularly is good for heart health
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 3.2% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictions
• ·A school district started a mentorship program where high school students tutor elementary school students
• ·The local zoo started offering behind-the-scenes tours to teach visitors about animal care