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 report showed renewable energy now accounts for 30% of the country’s total energy production
• ·Health officials issued a warning about a rise in cases of Lyme disease in wooded suburban areas
• ·Tea shop creates new blends using herbs grown in local community gardens
• ·International leaders gathered for a summit to discuss strategies to address climate change and reduce carbon emissions.
• ·A bookstore offered a monthly book subscription service with curated selections
• ·Gardening store offers discount on seeds and tools for spring planting season
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local bakery to sell pastries
• ·The police department launched a new program to combat cyberbullying among teenagers
• ·The government passed a law to increase funding for public education by 15%
• ·The stock market hit a new all-time high on Monday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare companies
• ·Researchers developed a new type of vaccine that provides longer protection against a common virus
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic cartoons from the 1950s and 1960s
• ·School district provides free laptops to students from low income households
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibition honoring the work of female scientists in history
• ·A study revealed that pet ownership can reduce feelings of loneliness in seniors
• ·Scientists observed a rare astronomical event involving a comet passing Earth