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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• ·Researchers found that children who attend preschool have better reading skills by third grade
• ·Researchers found that eating nuts regularly can improve heart health
• ·The government provided grants to businesses that develop eco-friendly products
• ·Police department launches app for reporting non-emergency incidents
• ·A coffee roaster began selling small batch coffee beans sourced from sustainable farms
• ·A coffee shop started a loyalty program that rewards customers with a free drink after 10 purchases
• ·The public transit system started offering a monthly pass that includes free bike rentals
• ·A study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 37% compared to a meat-heavy diet
• ·Research indicates that learning a musical instrument improves listening skills in toddlers
• ·Engineers created a new type of solar panel that is 40% more efficient than current models
• ·Survey reveals most travelers prefer staying in boutique hotels over chain hotels
• ·A city launched a recycling program that rewards residents with discounts at local stores for proper sorting
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users track and reduce their household energy consumption
• ·The city council approved plans to create a new hiking trail around a local lake
• ·The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 1-2 days
• ·A fitness app added a feature that tracks users’ workout progress