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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• ·The postal service announced it would extend delivery hours to handle the increase in online orders
• ·Farmers used drone technology to monitor crop health and optimize irrigation
• ·Chocolate shop makes artisanal chocolates with local ingredients
• ·A community garden donated 300 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer
• ·A school started a chess club that placed second in a regional tournament
• ·A community organized a charity run that raised $15,000 for a local children’s hospital
• ·Local schools implemented new safety measures to protect students and staff
• ·The government launched a new program to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online courses
• ·The national basketball league announced a new TV deal worth $1 billion
• ·A severe dust storm reduced visibility to zero closing highways in the Great Plains
• ·The city held a food festival with dishes from 40 different countries and live cultural performances
• ·The country’s export of tech products increased by 22 percent in the last quarter
• ·A library started offering digital literacy classes for adults learning to use computers
• ·A severe thunderstorm caused hail damage to 250 homes in a suburban neighborhood
• ·An airline announced it would offer free checked bags for military personnel and their families
• ·A new restaurant specializing in plant-based burgers opened to long lines