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 tech company donated $500,000 to support coding programs in elementary schools
• ·A local restaurant won a James Beard Award for its innovative cuisine
• ·A local business owner won an entrepreneurship award for sustainable business innovation
• ·Research shows that practicing gratitude improves mental health over time
• ·A new coffee shop opened downtown offering specialty drinks made with locally sourced beans
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based milk alternatives like oat and almond milk
• ·The school district provided high-speed internet access to all schools to support online learning
• ·The government passed a law requiring all new cars sold to be electric by 2035
• ·Scientists discovered a new exoplanet potentially capable of supporting life
• ·A grocery store started offering online recipe suggestions based on the items customers have in their cart
• ·Art museum hosts first-ever exhibition of digital art by indigenous artists
• ·A major tech firm released a new laptop with a longer battery life and lighter design
• ·A popular social media platform updated its privacy settings to give users more control over their data
• ·An oil company announced it would cut its carbon emissions by 30% over the next decade
• ·Study reveals that family meals reduce childhood obesity rates
• ·Researchers found that air pollution from factories increases the risk of heart disease in nearby residents