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 hospital started a program to provide free health screenings for the public
• ·Animal shelter holds adoption event that finds homes for 100 pets
• ·A community held a cultural festival with food music and dance from different countries
• ·A jewelry designer started selling their handmade pieces online and now ships to 25 countries
• ·A airline increased the number of seats in economy class while keeping the same legroom
• ·Archaeologists discovered ancient tools made from stone in a cave system
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income
• ·A software company released a new game app that was downloaded 500,000 times in a month
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children
• ·Researchers studied the effects of sleep deprivation on work performance
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking school where students learn to make gourmet meals
• ·A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works by local playwrights
• ·Local authorities launched a recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and laptops
• ·A study found regular meditation lowers blood pressure by 5 mmHg on average in hypertensive adults
• ·Engineers design energy efficient heating systems for office buildings
• ·The government invested $220 million in building new solar power plants in desert regions