A small business owner expanded their bakery to include a café area with seating for 20 customers

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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• ·A music festival announced it will offer free tickets to volunteers who help with cleanup
• ·Physicists study black holes to learn about the origins of the universe
• ·A major clothing brand announced it will expand its size range to be more inclusive
• ·A major retail chain announced plans to open 50 new stores in small towns over the next two years
• ·A software company provided free technical support to its customers
• ·A team of engineers built a prototype of a flying car, which successfully completed its first test flight.
• ·Bakery introduces gluten free pastries made with almond and coconut flour
• ·Physicists make breakthrough in developing quantum computers for commercial use
• ·The government introduced new guidelines to ensure safer working conditions for construction workers
• ·A tech company released a new laptop that is lighter and more powerful than previous models
• ·Chocolate shop makes artisanal chocolates with local ingredients
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award
• ·Archaeologists uncovered an ancient settlement dating back over 5000 years
• ·A study found that owning a dog can increase physical activity levels and reduce loneliness
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local business to create promotional photos
• ·A coffee shop began selling breakfast sandwiches made with organic eggs and locally sourced bacon