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 farm installed a rainwater collection system for its irrigation needs
• ·A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year
• ·A small business owner started a podcast about entrepreneurship that gained 10000 monthly listeners
• ·A airline improved its on time performance by changing its scheduling system
• ·A city updated its public transit schedule to reduce wait times during peak hours
• ·A tech startup raised $200 million in a new funding round, valuing the company at over $1 billion.
• ·Scientists collaborate with international teams to study global climate patterns
• ·A team of historians found a diary written by a nurse during World War I
• ·Local farmers markets started offering online ordering and home delivery services
• ·A major car manufacturer revealed its first fully electric SUV model
• ·Scientists at a leading university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating Alzheimer’s disease using new drug compounds
• ·Study shows that audiobooks help people with reading difficulties
• ·City officials revealed plans to build a new park in the downtown area featuring walking trails and a community garden
• ·The local museum added new interactive exhibits to attract more visitors
• ·A tech company released a software update with new features
• ·A new movie based on a popular novel premiered at a film festival