A small business owner expanded their bakery to include a café area with seating for 20 customers

The country’s GDP grew by 2.8% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictionsEnvironmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 4 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 $2.5 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 $180 million with a new team

A new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1000 bikes at 50 stationsStudy shows that owning a pet reduces feelings of loneliness in elderly adults

Tea shop creates new blends using herbs grown in local community gardensPolice department partners with neighborhood watch groups to reduce theft

Dance school holds annual recital featuring performances by 300 studentsResearch indicates that sunlight exposure helps reduce symptoms of seasonal depression

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• ·A city launched a bike safety program for kids with free helmets and lessons
• ·Teachers receive new software to create interactive digital lessons
• ·A sports equipment store sponsored a youth soccer league, covering the cost of uniforms and equipment
• ·Scientists developed a new method to remove oil spills from coastal beaches more efficiently
• ·The city implemented a program to recycle electronic waste
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry reading event with local poets
• ·Chefs from around the world gather for international cooking competition
• ·A city launched a recycling program that rewards residents with discounts at local stores for proper sorting
• ·A tech company launched a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels without needles
• ·The railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for senior citizens and people with disabilities
• ·A new study showed that social media use affects teenagers' sleep quality
• ·Local communities organized events to celebrate cultural heritage
• ·A library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow online
• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free coffee to customers who bring reusable cups
• ·Scientists warned that ocean acidification is threatening the survival of shell-forming creatures
• ·Dance troupe performs sold out shows in three major cities