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 released a software update to fix security vulnerabilities
• ·Local farmers markets started selling homemade cheese and dairy products from local farms
• ·A fashion brand released a clothing line made from recycled ocean plastic
• ·A small business owner expanded their online store to ship products internationally
• ·A national soccer team won the regional championship after defeating the defending champions 2-1 in the final
• ·A community organized a neighborhood potluck that featured dishes from 25 different cultures
• ·A national park reported a sighting of a rare animal thought to be extinct
• ·A restaurant started offering takeout and delivery services that now make up 30% of its sales
• ·A team of scientists published a study on how climate change is affecting polar ice caps
• ·The city banned single-use plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous designer
• ·A construction company built a new fire station
• ·A charity organized a toy drive for children in foster care during the holiday season
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city damaging trees and power lines and delaying airport flights
• ·The national tennis tournament attracted top players from around the world
• ·The railway service added more trains during rush hour to reduce overcrowding for commuters