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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• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has been above average in most regions
• ·A discount store announced it will expand its organic food section by 50% in all locations
• ·TV network announces new crime drama series
• ·A tech company launched a new smartwatch with health monitoring features
• ·A famous director announced plans to film a documentary about endangered wildlife in the Arctic
• ·Survey reveals that most travelers prefer eco friendly hotels when planning trips
• ·A famous actor announced they will retire from acting after their upcoming film, which is set to be released next year.
• ·The weather service warned of extreme cold temperatures for northern states
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a disease
• ·The government announced plans to invest in renewable energy infrastructure, including wind farms and solar power plants.
• ·A software company offered a free trial of its program to attract new customers
• ·A local theater company performed a classic play in a public park for free
• ·A city planted 100 new trees along a major street to improve air quality and provide shade
• ·A school started a music festival for students to showcase their talents
• ·Study indicates that playing chess improves problem solving skills in elementary students
• ·A severe thunderstorm with strong winds knocked down power lines affecting 8000 households