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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• ·Researchers found that early education has a positive impact on children's future
• ·Local farmers markets started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits
• ·Researchers found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of heart disease
• ·Bird watchers spot rare bird species in local wetland preserve
• ·Researchers found that cuddling with pets reduces stress hormones in the body
• ·Study reveals that nuts reduce risk of type 2 diabetes
• ·Television network announces new series from popular writer
• ·A university football team won its first conference championship in 10 years
• ·Hardware store expands inventory to include more sustainable building materials
• ·Researchers found that learning to play an instrument can improve memory in older adults
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour to promote their new album, with shows scheduled in 30 countries next year.
• ·The government announced a $390 million fund to support small businesses affected by recent market changes
• ·A drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for residents
• ·A charity collected donations of stuffed animals for children in hospitals
• ·The city council approved funding for a new public transportation project
• ·A bakery donated 10% of its profits to a local food bank during the holiday season