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 school district decided to add coding classes to the curriculum for students in grades 6 through 12
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will be less severe than average
• ·Study finds that essential oils like lavender improve sleep quality
• ·A severe thunderstorm with hail damaged hundreds of cars and rooftops in a suburban area
• ·Research shows that walking on grass improves mental clarity
• ·Research finds that board games improve social skills in shy children
• ·A heatwave forced local officials to open cooling centers for elderly and vulnerable residents
• ·Engineers created a new type of solar panel that is 40% more efficient than current models
• ·Physicists conduct experiments to study black hole behavior
• ·A photographer won a national award for a series of photos highlighting the impact of climate change on small towns
• ·A scientist discovered a new way to convert plastic waste into fuel
• ·The city hosted a beer festival featuring local breweries and food trucks
• ·A pet store started offering pet wellness checks with a licensed veterinarian once a month
• ·Automotive company recalls 50000 SUVs due to faulty fuel line connections
• ·A famous fashion designer unveiled their new collection at an international show
• ·A charity organization sent medical supplies to hospitals in a developing country