Researchers found that eating avocados can lower bad cholesterol levels

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 vineyard started offering wine tasting tours with a focus on sustainable farming practices
• ·Public transport companies introduced contactless payment options
• ·A new study showed that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of depression
• ·A tech company launched a new feature for its video conferencing tool that allows virtual backgrounds
• ·A city planted 100 new trees along a major street to improve air quality and provide shade
• ·Researchers found that learning to play a musical instrument improves hand-eye coordination in kids
• ·Sheriff’s department uses drone technology to monitor wildfire spread
• ·A sports equipment store sponsored a youth sports league to help cover costs for participants
• ·Firefighters use drones to find missing hiker in remote wilderness area
• ·Coast guard rescues boaters caught in storm off northern coast
• ·School newsletter highlights student achievements in academics and sports
• ·A new study revealed that getting sunlight in the morning helps regulate sleep-wake cycles
• ·Researchers found that listening to music helps reduce anxiety
• ·A tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology in a deal worth $590 million
• ·The city installed a new parking app that lets users reserve spots and pay for parking online
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 35% of the country’s total energy production