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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• ·Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices
• ·A city installed more streetlights in parks to make them safer for evening visitors
• ·A museum acquired a painting by a famous impressionist artist for its permanent collection
• ·Researchers found that interacting with pets can reduce stress and anxiety in adults
• ·The military provided assistance to local authorities in evacuating residents from a flood-prone area
• ·A farm started offering a weekly subscription service for fresh produce boxes
• ·The university announced a new research center focused on finding solutions to plastic pollution
• ·Car dealership offers low interest financing for new electric vehicles
• ·A fire at a chemical plant in the industrial district forced the evacuation of nearby neighborhoods; no toxic leaks were reported.
• ·Engineers developed a new type of concrete that absorbs carbon dioxide from the air
• ·A major tech firm unveiled a new smart home device that connects all household appliances into one system
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered sea otters from oil spills and habitat loss
• ·Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits
• ·A clothing store donated a portion of its sales to a charity that supports homeless youth
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking camp for kids to teach them basic culinary skills