A small business owner expanded their bakery to include a café area with seating for 20 customers

The country’s GDP grew by 2.8% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictionsEnvironmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 4 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 $2.5 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 $180 million with a new team

A new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1000 bikes at 50 stationsStudy shows that owning a pet reduces feelings of loneliness in elderly adults

Tea shop creates new blends using herbs grown in local community gardensPolice department partners with neighborhood watch groups to reduce theft

Dance school holds annual recital featuring performances by 300 studentsResearch indicates that sunlight exposure helps reduce symptoms of seasonal depression

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• ·A small business owner started a loyalty program where customers earn points for referrals
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex with fields and courts for youth teams
• ·A tech company released a new smartphone with a better camera
• ·A global climate change summit ended with 120 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030
• ·Researchers found that drinking warm milk before bed can improve sleep duration by 45 minutes
• ·The stock market experienced a slight rise at the start of the week
• ·Researchers found that listening to music helps reduce anxiety
• ·Researchers found that family meals help improve children’s eating habits
• ·A farm started offering pick-your-own blueberry days that attracted families from nearby cities
• ·A bookstore launched a book club for seniors that meets once a month
• ·A hospital started a support group for families caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flights
• ·The national tennis team won the Davis Cup for the first time in 30 years
• ·A gym started a program for people with disabilities to help them stay active
• ·A famous singer announced a farewell tour after 30 years in the music industry