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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• ·Study shows that 15 minutes of daily meditation lowers anxiety levels in adults
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles with natural wax
• ·A fashion store donated unsold clothing to a nonprofit that helps homeless individuals find jobs
• ·Survey shows that consumer confidence has increased this quarter
• ·Electronics store offers back-to-school discounts on laptops and printers
• ·A city organized a street art festival with murals painted by artists from around the world
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of bird in a remote forest in South America
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for the third consecutive year
• ·Researchers found that sleep deprivation can impair decision-making skills
• ·Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year
• ·A major airline launched new routes to European capitals for business travelers
• ·Pet store expands selection of natural pet foods and eco friendly toys
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·Weather agency predicts above average rainfall for summer months in coastal regions
• ·A research team discovered a new species of animal in a remote rainforest, which is believed to be endangered due to deforestation.
• ·Researchers found that interacting with pets can reduce stress and anxiety in adults