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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• ·A international aid organization delivered 10,000 tons of food to a country facing severe famine due to ongoing conflicts.
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year
• ·A clothing brand started using natural dyes made from plants to color its fabrics
• ·A university research team discovered a new species of plant in a remote forest
• ·The weather service warned of extreme cold temperatures for northern states with wind chills below zero
• ·A research study revealed that reading printed books improves comprehension better than e books for some people
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands
• ·A major airline announced it will increase the number of flights to popular vacation destinations during the summer months
• ·A fashion designer collaborated with a popular influencer to create a limited-edition clothing line
• ·A city planted 1,000 new trees along major streets to improve air quality and provide shade
• ·International organizations are sending medical teams to regions hit by a recent earthquake
• ·An electronics company recalled a batch of smartwatches due to a potential overheating problem
• ·A school district hired 20 new teachers to reduce class sizes in elementary schools
• ·A major bookstore planned to expand its digital book collection
• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on local businesses celebrating 50 years
• ·A new art gallery opened in the city center featuring works by local artists