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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• ·Movie theater shows classic films during weekend matinees for families
• ·Scientists develop new method to recycle plastic waste into building materials
• ·A popular author announced they will release a collection of short stories next winter
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1400 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·Florist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements
• ·Archaeologists find ancient coins that date back to Roman Empire
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 9% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language development
• ·Local artists painted murals on the walls of an abandoned factory to brighten the neighborhood
• ·A local animal shelter rescued over 135 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homes
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global trade policies
• ·Google introduced a new language model capable of translating 100+ languages with near-human accuracy
• ·Tennis tournament attracts 10 former top 20 ranked players to compete
• ·A scientist discovered a new antibiotic that can treat infections resistant to current medications
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill in the city’s tallest building
• ·Podcast releases new episode featuring interview with industry expert