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 musician released a new album that topped the streaming charts within 48 hours of its release
• ·The government announced plans to improve access to healthcare in rural areas
• ·Researchers found that eating one serving of leafy greens daily lowers the risk of stroke by 18%
• ·A cybersecurity update was rolled out for all major operating systems to fix a critical vulnerability that could allow hackers to take control of devices
• ·An energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years
• ·Volunteer group distributes food and supplies to families affected by wildfires
• ·A hospital started a support group for patients recovering from stroke
• ·The stock market closed at a new all-time high after a week of strong performance
• ·A study revealed that cat owners have lower levels of stress and anxiety than non-pet owners
• ·A tech startup raised $50 million to develop renewable energy storage solutions
• ·Research finds that spending time with grandchildren boosts happiness in seniors
• ·Doctors recommended more exercise to improve overall health
• ·A hospital opened a new physical therapy center for patients recovering from injuries or surgery
• ·Researchers studied how exercise affects mood in people with depression
• ·The city’s public library added more e-books and online databases for students and researchers
• ·A local community center started offering free fitness classes for seniors twice a week