The national economy grew by 3.2% in the last quarter, exceeding economists’ expectations.

A charity organization launched a drive to collect books for schools in developing countriesThe national ballet company announced a tour of small cities to reach more audiences

A new study indicated that working from home reduces stress for most employeesEngineers designed a new type of solar panel that works on cloudy daysLocal businesses hosted a street party to celebrate the city’s 200th anniversary

A professional athlete donated $1 million to build a sports center in his hometownThe government introduced new laws to protect endangered sea turtles from fishing nets

A bookstore chain started a book swap program where customers can exchange used books

Weather experts reported that this year’s summer has been the hottest on recordThe city held a cultural festival featuring traditional dances, music, and food from various countries

A new study revealed that practicing mindfulness meditation reduces symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorderThe government announced plans to repair over 500 miles of damaged highways this year

A tech company donated 1,000 tablets to a school district serving low-income studentsResearchers found that students who participate in sports have higher graduation rates

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• ·Environmental groups protested against a new industrial project near a protected forest
• ·A library added 5,000 new books to its collection including 1,000 titles in foreign languages
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to eat more plant-based meals
• ·A farm installed solar panels to power its irrigation system reducing energy costs by 40%
• ·Librarians host story time sessions for young children every weekend
• ·The government announced plans to repair old bridges and highways across the state
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy rain in the next few days
• ·Ice cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local dairy
• ·A university football team hired a new head coach with 10 years of experience in college athletics
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·Farmers reported a surge in demand for organic dairy products following new health trend reports
• ·Research finds that spending time outdoors improves vision in children
• ·A city council voted to build 200 new affordable housing units in the downtown area
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.8 percent due to lower energy prices
• ·A study found that reading to young children improves their language development