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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• ·The space agency announced plans to send a rover to explore a distant asteroid
• ·The police department launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted driving
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced a new seasonal beverage made with locally sourced honey
• ·A charity raised over $2 million to build schools in rural areas of developing countries
• ·A local animal shelter rescued over 130 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homes
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fabric that repels stains without harmful chemicals
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that removes microplastics from drinking water
• ·A restaurant added a breakfast menu that’s available all day
• ·A smartphone company announced a partnership with a wireless carrier to offer discounted data plans
• ·A study showed that online learning can help students with disabilities access education
• ·A study showed that walking 30 minutes a day can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes
• ·A school started a music festival for students to showcase their talents
• ·The police department added more officers to patrol shopping centers during the holiday rush
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $8 billion in hydrogen fuel technology over the next decade
• ·A major airline offered discounted tickets for families traveling with children