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 local theater hosted a festival of new plays
• ·A new study showed that drinking enough water can improve metabolism and energy levels
• ·A study found that eating a handful of nuts daily may reduce the risk of heart disease by 20%
• ·A library started offering free computer classes to help seniors learn basic digital skills
• ·Major retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policies to 90 days this year to accommodate late shoppers.
• ·The government launched a program to encourage renewable energy use
• ·A city launched a recycling reward program where residents earn points for recycling that can be redeemed for local discounts
• ·Doctors recommended that people over 50 get regular bone density tests to prevent osteoporosis
• ·A local newspaper won a state journalism award
• ·A severe hailstorm with baseball-sized hail damaged crops on 70 farms in a rural county
• ·A museum offered free admission to veterans on national holidays
• ·A scientist developed a new type of biodegradable packaging for food products
• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow faster under certain light conditions
• ·Hardware store expands inventory of eco friendly building materials and tools
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses affected by the pandemic
• ·A coffee roaster began selling small batch coffee beans sourced from sustainable farms