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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• ·The national soccer team won the continental championship by defeating the defending titleholders 3-1
• ·An airline announced discounted fares for students traveling to college for the first time
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 14 million children by 2030
• ·A local theater hosted an independent film festival
• ·Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits
• ·The World Bank provided funding to build new healthcare clinics in rural areas of a developing country
• ·Doctors developed a new cream to treat eczema and other skin conditions
• ·The United Nations held a summit to discuss strategies to reduce global food waste
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce sugar intake
• ·Research shows that regular social gatherings improve mental health in adults
• ·Engineers tested a new type of bridge material that can withstand extreme weather conditions
• ·A bookstore launched a book club for seniors that meets once a month
• ·Research finds that family dinners improve academic performance in teens
• ·A tornado touched down in a small town destroying 20 homes and a local elementary school
• ·A local bakery won first place at a national baking competition for its blueberry pie
• ·Weather agency predicts above average rainfall for summer months in coastal regions