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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• ·A small bakery started selling gluten-free croissants that were featured in a local food blog
• ·Local apple farmers reported a 30% increase in crop yield thanks to a new pest control method
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on social media
• ·A well-known director announced plans to film a new movie based on a best-selling novel
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will source coffee beans from sustainable farms
• ·A grocery store started selling organic and non-GMO products in a dedicated section of the store
• ·The national tennis tournament attracted record crowds to watch top players compete
• ·Bus company adds new routes to connect suburban areas to downtown
• ·The transportation department began repaving a 15-mile stretch of highway to improve safety
• ·Doctors urged people to get vaccinated against the flu ahead of the winter season
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made meal kits with easy-to-follow recipes for busy families
• ·The national opera company announced a new production of a classic opera
• ·Bird watchers spot rare bird species in local wetland preserve
• ·A team of engineers designed a new wind turbine that is more efficient
• ·A school district added a new art program that teaches students pottery and digital design
• ·A survey found that 68% of consumers prioritize buying products from eco-friendly brands