Researchers found that eating avocados can lower bad cholesterol levels

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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• ·The public transit system started offering a monthly pass that includes free bike rentals
• ·A study revealed that eating breakfast every day can improve concentration in schoolchildren
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children
• ·A historic building in the city center was damaged in a fire early this morning; no injuries were reported, but restoration could take years.
• ·Online retailer offers free returns on all purchases
• ·A study showed that drinking green tea regularly can improve brain function
• ·The government started a program to help farmers adopt sustainable farming methods
• ·University scientists develop biodegradable packaging for fresh produce
• ·Doctors reported an increase in patients with allergies this season
• ·A multinational company said it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies
• ·A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week
• ·The national basketball team qualified for the Olympics after winning the regional championship
• ·A airline offered frequent flyer members priority boarding and extra baggage allowance
• ·A company announced plans to make all its packaging 100% recyclable by 2025
• ·A tech company released software that helps small businesses manage social media accounts
• ·A museum displayed famous paintings on loan from another museum