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 new study revealed that pet owners have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels than non-pet owners, according to a medical journal.
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1400 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·A national park reported a sighting of a rare animal thought to be extinct
• ·A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from around the world
• ·Doctors recommended regular health screenings to detect potential health issues early
• ·A university opened a new research center focused on renewable energy solutions
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s winter will have above-average snowfall
• ·The national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying match against a rival team.
• ·Local police launched a campaign to educate drivers about the dangers of texting while driving
• ·A software company launched a fitness app that tracks workouts and meal plans
• ·A study found that watching nature documentaries can reduce stress levels by 30%
• ·A new study showed that excessive video game use can lead to poor sleep in teenagers
• ·Movie theater offers discounted tickets for families on weekends
• ·A new hotel chain focused on eco - tourism opened its first resort
• ·The government announced a middle-income family tax cut to boost consumer spending
• ·A fire department conducted a water rescue drill on a local lake