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 famous author won a national book award for their latest novel about World War II
• ·A major retail chain announced plans to open 50 new stores in small towns over the next two years
• ·A local bakery started delivering fresh pastries to hotels and cafes in the downtown area
• ·A community group organized a fundraiser that collected $8000 to repair a local playground
• ·A major sports equipment brand announced it will use recycled materials in 80% of its products
• ·Researchers found that learning to play a musical instrument improves hand-eye coordination in kids
• ·A coffee shop started using compostable cups for all its drinks
• ·A tech startup introduced a new app that helps users manage their personal finances
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves enough energy to power a home for 10 years
• ·Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·A hotel offered staycation packages with discounts for local residents
• ·The city implemented a new waste-sorting program to reduce environmental pollution
• ·A coffee roaster started selling small-batch beans sourced from family farms in Colombia
• ·The central bank raised interest rates by 0.25% to curb rising inflation which reached 6.8% last month
• ·A sports team hired a new assistant coach with expertise in strength training
• ·The postal service announced it would expand its package delivery service to more rural areas