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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• ·The city introduced a parking app for easy payment
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable packaging made from sugarcane fiber
• ·A software company launched a fitness app that tracks workouts and meal plans
• ·The stock market fluctuated due to global political tensions
• ·Motorcycle club organizes ride to raise money for veterans’ organizations
• ·Scientists discovered a new method to clean plastic pollution from oceans
• ·A tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology in a deal worth $590 million
• ·The fire department put out a big fire in a commercial building in the city center
• ·A construction company used sustainable building materials to construct a new office building
• ·A study showed that spending time in nature can reduce symptoms of depression by 35% in adults
• ·A city installed more public art installations in downtown areas
• ·A fashion store started selling vintage-inspired clothing that became a trend among young adults
• ·A team of researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus.
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 43% since the start of the decade
• ·A local hockey team won the national championship for the first time in 18 years
• ·Scientists discovered a new star system with five planets, including one in the habitable zone