A university research team found that regular meditation can reduce stress levels by 30%

The country’s GDP grew by 3.2% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictionsEnvironmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 5 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 $2.7 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 $190 million with a new team

A new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1200 bikes at 60 stationsPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and fauna

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 skills

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• ·The WHO launched a training program for nurses in developing countries to improve care
• ·A sports equipment store started offering equipment rental services for outdoor activities
• ·Local farmers reported a bumper crop of apples this year due to favorable weather conditions
• ·Radio station adds new morning show featuring local news and interviews
• ·A major bookstore chain announced it will open 13 new locations focusing on community events and local authors
• ·A city planted more trees in urban areas
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a groundbreaking surgery to separate conjoined twins, a procedure that took 12 hours.
• ·A new shopping center opened with a rooftop garden and outdoor dining areas
• ·The government announced plans to repair aging roads in rural areas
• ·A school district hired a new music teacher to start a marching band program
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour with concerts scheduled in 40 countries over the next year
• ·Researchers studied the impact of urban light pollution on the mating habits of fireflies
• ·A research team found that air pollution can have a negative impact on children’s lung development and long-term health.
• ·A music award ceremony honored the top artists of the year
• ·The country’s export of tech products set a new record this year
• ·A retail store announced it would donate a portion of holiday sales to a children’s charity