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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• ·Scientists observed a rare comet passing close to Earth
• ·A group of environmental activists organized a protest to demand stricter regulations on plastic waste disposal
• ·A high school hosted its first international cultural festival, featuring food and performances from 15 countries
• ·Local farmers markets started accepting mobile payments to expand customer access
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless people find jobs and permanent housing
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to promote water conservation
• ·A taxi company added a wheelchair-accessible filter to its app
• ·A team of doctors published research on a new treatment for multiple sclerosis
• ·Volleyball tournament features college teams from across the country
• ·A wildfire in the national forest has burned over 10,000 acres; firefighters are working around the clock to contain the blaze.
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to open 36 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·A jewelry brand released a collection using recycled metals and ethically sourced gemstones
• ·A fire department helped local businesses create fire evacuation plans
• ·A new art exhibition featured works by emerging artists from around the world
• ·A farm used solar panels to power its farm stand and reduce energy costs