The country’s GDP grew by 2.8% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictions

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 depressionCamera store offers beginner photography workshops on weekends

Wildlife rescue group transports injured owl to rehabilitation centerLocal newspaper publishes special section on 100 year history of the city

Scientists develop rapid test for detecting infectious diseases in 15 minutes

Fitness center adds new cardio equipment and weight training machinesA new survey found that 75% of consumers prefer to buy products from brands that prioritize sustainability

A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minoritiesA study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 35%

Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 7.5 tons of trashA tech startup raised $250 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.5 billion

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• ·Dietitians recommend adding more whole grains to daily meals
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade in-flight Wi-Fi to faster speeds
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount
• ·A popular singer announced a world tour starting in June
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $150 million
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital developed a new treatment for childhood asthma with fewer side effects
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel
• ·A city installed new street signs to make downtown easier to navigate
• ·The city installed a new traffic light system to reduce congestion during rush hour
• ·Podcast interviews environmental activist about climate solutions
• ·A soccer team signed a star player from a foreign league for a record transfer fee
• ·A medical study found that eating dark chocolate in moderation lowers the risk of heart disease
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at craft fairs
• ·Bakery debuts new line of sourdough breads made with heirloom wheat
• ·The transportation department began construction on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic in the city center