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 tech company released a new device to monitor heart rate and other health indicators
• ·A retail store announced it will open 20 new locations in small towns next year
• ·A software company released a game app that was downloaded 300,000 times in its first month
• ·A study revealed that owning a pet can help reduce feelings of social isolation in seniors
• ·A popular social media platform launched a new feature to help users detect fake news
• ·The stock market reached a new all-time high on Thursday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare companies
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for workers in the service industry
• ·Fire department donates old equipment to volunteer groups in rural areas
• ·Research finds that reading before bed helps improve sleep quality in adults
• ·A movie theater added luxury seating and expanded its snack menu to boost ticket sales
• ·Survey shows 75 percent of students prefer hybrid learning models over full in person classes
• ·Park rangers lead guided hikes to teach visitors about local wildlife
• ·A famous athlete signed a new contract with a sports team
• ·A severe earthquake struck a coastal town causing significant damage to buildings and leading to several injuries
• ·The postal service announced it would deliver packages on Sundays during the holiday season
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public art projects