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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• ·The government launched a program to provide free mental health counseling for veterans
• ·A museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about history
• ·Doctors created a new surgical procedure that shortens recovery time for knee replacements
• ·A study showed that online learning can provide more flexible education options for students with disabilities
• ·A famous actor won the Best Actor award at an international film festival for their role in a critically acclaimed movie
• ·The national park service announced plans to repair hiking trails damaged by last year’s storms
• ·A local café offered a discount to customers who brought their own reusable cups
• ·A hospital hired 30 additional nurses to reduce patient-to-nurse ratios and improve care quality
• ·A wildlife conservation group worked with local communities to protect natural habitats
• ·The national weather service issued a tornado warning for midwestern states
• ·A hospital launched a program to help people quit smoking with free counseling
• ·The postal service introduced a new package tracking system for customers
• ·Scientists create new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of flu
• ·A study revealed that excessive use of social media can increase anxiety in young adults
• ·Farmers adopted new irrigation techniques to conserve water during dry spells
• ·A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on renewable energy and space exploration