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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• ·A fitness app that tracks water intake reached 1 million downloads
• ·Plant nursery sells pollinator friendly plants to support bees and butterflies
• ·A hospital hired more nurses to reduce patient wait times
• ·A group of environmental activists organized a protest to demand stricter regulations on plastic waste disposal
• ·A local café started serving plant-based milk options like oat, almond, and soy milk
• ·Camera store sells used cameras at discounted prices for beginners
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect endangered plant species
• ·The national football team announced its squad for the upcoming tournament
• ·A major airline confirmed it will resume direct flights to four European cities by the end of the quarter
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new skate park in a popular public park
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter
• ·A farmer’s market added 10 new vendors selling handmade soaps and candles this season
• ·Local authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for a possible hurricane in the coming week
• ·The government announced plans to build more affordable housing units
• ·A global trade agreement was signed by 21 countries to reduce tariffs and boost economic cooperation