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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• ·Environmental groups filed a lawsuit to stop a new logging project in a protected forest
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands
• ·A construction company used 3D printing technology for part of a building project
• ·Researchers calculated that using energy-efficient light bulbs can save households $50 a year on electricity bills
• ·A team of doctors published a study on the long-term effects of a common treatment
• ·A hospital started a support group for patients recovering from major surgeries
• ·A new study indicated that owning a cat can reduce the risk of stroke in older adults
• ·Scientists test new drug that may slow progression of Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A study found sufficient exercise improves older adults’ memory and cognitive function
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered animals and their habitats
• ·Fire department donates old equipment to volunteer groups in rural areas
• ·A tech company allowed employees to work four-day weeks, resulting in higher productivity
• ·A new study showed that pet ownership can improve mental health in elderly people
• ·Chocolate shop releases limited edition flavor for holiday season
• ·The World Bank approved a $1.2 billion loan to help a developing country build clean water systems
• ·Researchers studied the effects of sleep deprivation on decision-making skills