The country’s GDP grew by 3.2% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictions

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 skillsBakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers

Police department launches app for reporting minor crimes and traffic issuesArt gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists

Research shows that regular stretching reduces muscle pain after exercise

Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tabletsA city added 15 miles of new bike lanes to make cycling safer for commuters

An airline announced discounted fares for students traveling to attend college or universityA study showed that teachers who use interactive whiteboards have more engaged students

The government invested $220 million in building new solar power plants in desert regionsA toy company released a line of building sets that teach kids about engineering and physics

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• ·Local volunteers organized a beach cleanup that collected 5 tons of plastic waste
• ·A fashion store started selling sustainable denim made from recycled cotton
• ·The United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communities
• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competition
• ·Medical researchers developed a new test to detect early-stage Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A new high-speed train service started operating between two major cities
• ·Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year
• ·A city added 15 miles of new bike lanes to make cycling safer for commuters
• ·A social media platform launched a new tool to help users manage screen time
• ·A university research team found that eating one serving of berries daily can boost immune function
• ·A gym offered free one-week trial memberships to encourage people to start a fitness routine
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect the environment
• ·The national opera company announced it will perform for free in community parks this summer
• ·Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using natural bacteria
• ·Research indicates that getting enough sleep improves creativity
• ·A major airline announced it would eliminate single-use plastics on all its flights by next year