A university research team found that regular meditation can reduce stress levels by 30%

The country’s GDP grew by 3.2% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictionsEnvironmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 5 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 $2.7 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 $190 million with a new team

A new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1200 bikes at 60 stationsPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and fauna

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 skills

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• ·The national library digitized thousands of old documents to make them accessible online
• ·A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers trade old clothes for store credit
• ·A leading financial institution predicted that the country’s GDP will grow by 2.8% next year up from 2.1% this year
• ·A museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about history
• ·The government launched a program to provide free internet access to rural schools
• ·A new art gallery featuring modern works opened in the city center
• ·A study found that spending time with pets can improve mental health in elderly people
• ·Research finds that playing piano improves reading skills in kids
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour with concerts scheduled in 35 countries over the next year
• ·The national rugby team won a close match against their biggest rivals
• ·A new TV show became the most-watched program on its network within its first month
• ·The World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villages in Asia
• ·The United Nations held a conference to discuss ways to protect endangered marine species
• ·A study showed that 30% of workers experience burnout due to long hours and high stress
• ·A musician released a new album that received positive reviews from critics
• ·A new survey found that 72% of consumers prefer to buy products from brands that prioritize sustainability