A university research team found that regular meditation can reduce stress levels by 30%

The country’s GDP grew by 3.2% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictionsEnvironmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 5 tons of waste

A best-selling author announced their next book will focus on climate change activismLocal schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semesterA large utility company invested $2.7 billion in wind farm projects in the northern states

A tropical storm formed in the Atlantic prompting coastal evacuation warningsThe World Health Organization updated its guidelines for preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses

A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $190 million with a new team

A new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1200 bikes at 60 stationsPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and fauna

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 skills

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• ·A popular TV show was renewed for a sixth season following high ratings and positive reviews from critics
• ·A school district started a summer school program for students needing extra help in math and reading
• ·A hospital started a support group for families caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease
• ·Postal service hires extra staff for holiday package delivery
• ·Marine researchers discovered a group of rare sea turtles nesting in a protected coastal area
• ·A local farmers’ market started selling artisanal cheeses made from local milk
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global poverty
• ·Researchers found that lack of exercise can lead to muscle loss in adults over 50
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic made from corn starch
• ·A nonprofit organization raised $50,000 to build a new playground in a low-income neighborhood
• ·A local café introduced a new breakfast sandwich made with local ingredients
• ·Dance company tours small towns with performance inspired by local history
• ·The national rugby team announced a new captain for the upcoming season
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the northern neighborhood
• ·A local café donated a portion of its profits to a local animal shelter
• ·A local café started offering catering services for events