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 famous singer performed a concert to raise money for a children’s hospital
• ·A national park started a program to remove invasive plant species
• ·The government increased funding for mental health hotlines to provide 24/7 support
• ·Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.0
• ·The stock market rose 2% following the release of positive manufacturing data
• ·The national basketball team won a key game to advance to the tournament finals
• ·A bakery won a national award for its pastry making
• ·A severe hailstorm with baseball-sized hail damaged crops on 70 farms in a rural county
• ·Researchers found that eating one serving of leafy greens daily lowers the risk of stroke by 18%
• ·Local police increased patrols to reduce crime in residential areas
• ·The city started a program to reduce littering in public places
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s food scene
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a celebrity to launch a new clothing line
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has tripled in the past two years
• ·Scientists study effects of different fertilizers on soil health
• ·Heavy rainfall in coastal areas forced the evacuation of over 300 residents from low-lying homes