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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• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the upcoming summer, raising concerns about heatwaves.
• ·Experts warned about the increasing risk of wildfires in dry regions this summer
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses create websites and online stores
• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cups
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 5-year-old child giving them a new chance at life
• ·Dance studio hosts summer camp for kids interested in hip hop and ballet
• ·A new art installation in a city square attracted thousands of visitors with its interactive design
• ·A national soccer team won the regional championship after defeating the defending champions 2-1 in the final
• ·The central bank raised interest rates by 0.25% to curb rising inflation which reached 6.8% last month
• ·Tech company launches a new smartphone with advanced camera features
• ·Park officials close trails to protect endangered species habitat
• ·International organizations are sending medical teams to regions hit by a recent earthquake
• ·The government launched a program to provide free legal aid to immigrant families
• ·Freelance platform adds new category for graphic design services
• ·A construction project to renovate an old library began this week