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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• ·The city hosted an international trade fair showcasing products from over 50 countries
• ·Research indicates that early reading programs improve literacy rates in preschoolers
• ·A school district hired 20 new teachers to reduce class sizes in elementary schools
• ·The prime minister met with the president of a neighboring country to discuss border security
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·The stock market jumped 3% after a key company reported higher-than-expected quarterly profits
• ·A major airline offered discounted tickets for families traveling with children
• ·A gym started a weight loss challenge with prizes for participants who lose the most weight
• ·Researchers found that learning to play a musical instrument improves hand-eye coordination in kids
• ·A hospital opened a new emergency department to handle increased patient numbers
• ·A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 70 community members
• ·A team of veterinarians provided free health checks for pets at a community center
• ·A new study revealed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 8% in the past year, with more time spent on outdoor activities.
• ·Research shows that regular socializing improves mental health in seniors
• ·Tennis player becomes youngest champion in tournament history at 17 years old
• ·Firefighters saved a family’s pet dog from a house fire in the early morning hours