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 hotel announced it will switch to 100% renewable energy by installing solar panels on its roof
• ·Firefighters rescued a family of four from a burning house in the early morning hours
• ·The local theater put on a special performance to raise money for a children’s hospital
• ·The national soccer team won a friendly match against a top-ranked international team
• ·A university research team studied the impact of climate change on coastal communities
• ·A city expanded its bike lane network to make cycling safer for commuters
• ·Doctors discovered a new way to treat allergies that provides long-term relief
• ·The local museum added interactive exhibits where visitors can touch and test historical tools
• ·A team of explorers completed a journey across the Arctic
• ·A famous actor announced they will star in a new film based on a best-selling novel scheduled to start filming next month
• ·Engineers designed a new type of battery with longer lifespan
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that can charge electric vehicles in under 30 minutes
• ·The national soccer team tied their final group match securing a spot in the knockout round
• ·A high school added a new course on environmental science to its curriculum
• ·The railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for senior citizens and people with disabilities
• ·Chemists create non toxic cleaning products safe for use around children and pets