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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• ·A team of veterinarians opened a new animal hospital specializing in exotic pets
• ·Bakery introduces gluten free pastries made with almond and coconut flour
• ·A city started planting trees along streets to provide shade and reduce air pollution
• ·The national basketball league announced it will expand to include two new teams next season
• ·A local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases
• ·Research finds that regular family game nights reduce screen time for kids by 40 percent
• ·The city council voted to build new library branches in underserved neighborhoods
• ·Volunteers helped rebuild homes destroyed by a natural disaster
• ·Scientists observed a rare phenomenon in the Earth’s atmosphere
• ·A study in a science journal found natural sunlight exposure improves children’s cognitive function
• ·The government launched a new initiative to promote digital literacy among seniors offering free online courses
• ·A community center offered free language classes for refugee families
• ·A pet rescue organization held a puppy adoption fair that found homes for 45 puppies in one day
• ·A new light rail system opened connecting the airport to downtown in 20 minutes
• ·A farmers market added a section for local honey
• ·Juice bar uses locally grown fruits and vegetables for all menu items