Researchers found that eating avocados can lower bad cholesterol levels

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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• ·Newspaper reports on growth of small businesses in downtown area
• ·Football team hires former national champion coach to lead next season’s roster
• ·Radio station launches new program focused on local news and events
• ·A national forest closed several hiking trails temporarily to repair damage from a wildfire
• ·Research finds that gardening increases physical activity in adults
• ·The national weather service issued a flood warning for rivers in the southern region
• ·The government launched a program to provide free mental health counseling for veterans
• ·A high school football team won the state championship after a last-minute touchdown
• ·Animal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and cats
• ·A community center offered free yoga classes for seniors to improve balance and flexibility
• ·Teachers receive new tablets to integrate digital lessons in classrooms
• ·A new video game was released and quickly became a top seller
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new convention center to attract more events
• ·The stock market received a boost from positive news about a new trade agreement
• ·A tennis player returned to competition after a year-long injury and won a minor tournament
• ·A grocery store added a salad bar and hot food section to compete with other local markets