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 museum acquired a valuable painting by a famous artist from the Renaissance period
• ·A study found that playing board games improves family communication and bonding
• ·The government announced a new $480 million funding package to support small businesses hit by recent economic challenges
• ·An automaker unveiled an electric SUV with a range of 450 miles and fast-charging capability
• ·The mayor announced a plan to plant 10000 trees in the city over the next three years
• ·A new study showed that spending time with grandchildren reduces depression in grandparents
• ·A tech company unveiled a new augmented reality tool for classroom learning
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to encourage people to adopt rescue animals
• ·Marine researchers documented a rare sighting of blue whales in a coastal sanctuary
• ·A city launched a recycling program for plastic film and bags, which were previously not accepted
• ·Engineers develop portable water purification system for disaster relief
• ·A hospital opened a new pediatric cancer ward with private rooms for patients and families
• ·The prime minister held a meeting with business leaders to discuss job creation strategies
• ·The city’s mayor announced a plan to build 10,000 affordable housing units over the next five years to address the housing crisis.
• ·A music festival organizer announced that all proceeds from next year’s event will go to wildlife conservation
• ·A tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 12 people