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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• ·A government program helped small businesses adopt digital technology
• ·Local authorities reported a 18% drop in crime rates over the past seven months citing improved community policing
• ·A study found that spending time with pets reduces stress and improves overall mental well-being
• ·The military announced it will host a youth summer camp focused on leadership skills
• ·A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions, with residents asked to limit water usage.
• ·A study published in a medical journal found that drinking green tea regularly can improve skin health by reducing inflammation.
• ·A museum hosted a lecture on space exploration by an astronaut
• ·A new study indicated that gardening can improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression
• ·Research indicates that sunlight helps body produce essential vitamin D
• ·A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar pastries, including muffins and scones, for health-conscious customers
• ·Volunteer group builds homes for families displaced by natural disaster
• ·Furniture store introduces line of eco friendly home products
• ·A local farm began selling fresh honey at the weekly farmers market becoming a top seller
• ·A restaurant started offering take-and-bake meals for customers to cook at home
• ·A school district announced it will provide free school supplies to all elementary students next year
• ·A community organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 500 bags of trash from local streets