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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• ·A new study showed that 75% of office workers prefer a hybrid work schedule
• ·Survey reveals that 60 percent of travelers plan to take international trips next year
• ·A professional soccer player signed a five-year contract with a European club worth $80 million
• ·A bookstore started a book club for young adults
• ·A city installed more streetlights in residential areas to improve safety at night
• ·The mayor announced a plan to build 5000 affordable housing units in the city
• ·A new survey found that 82% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician who signed with major record label
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey into wild
• ·Weather conditions improved allowing a canceled music festival to be held the following weekend
• ·Police department launches app for reporting minor crimes and traffic issues
• ·A popular music artist released a new album, which topped the charts in over 20 countries within 24 hours.
• ·Florist delivers flowers to hospital patients for free
• ·A farmers market started a program to teach kids about farming
• ·A new study indicated that keeping pets can improve the mental health of the elderly
• ·A school added a new course on coding to prepare students for careers in technology