The country’s GDP grew by 2.8% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictions

Tea shop creates new blends using herbs grown in local community gardensPolice department partners with neighborhood watch groups to reduce theft

Dance school holds annual recital featuring performances by 300 studentsResearch indicates that sunlight exposure helps reduce symptoms of seasonal depressionCamera store offers beginner photography workshops on weekends

Wildlife rescue group transports injured owl to rehabilitation centerLocal newspaper publishes special section on 100 year history of the city

Scientists develop rapid test for detecting infectious diseases in 15 minutes

Fitness center adds new cardio equipment and weight training machinesA new survey found that 75% of consumers prefer to buy products from brands that prioritize sustainability

A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minoritiesA study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 35%

Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 7.5 tons of trashA tech startup raised $250 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.5 billion

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• ·A team of researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within six months.
• ·Scientists compare environmental impact of organic and conventional farming
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 59% more efficient than current models
• ·Scientists conducted a study on the impact of noise pollution on urban wildlife
• ·A government program provided training for workers in high demand fields
• ·Researchers developed a new battery that is 50% smaller than current models
• ·A major tech company announced plans to invest $500 million in building a new manufacturing plant creating 2,000 jobs
• ·Movie theater shows family friendly classic films during summer break
• ·Biologists develop new method to protect honeybees from pesticides
• ·A tech company released a new laptop that is lighter and more powerful than previous models
• ·The fire department rescued a family of five from a house fire in the early morning hours
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying flights at the local airport
• ·A study found that athletes who get 8-9 hours of sleep per night perform 15% better in competitions
• ·A smartphone app that helps users manage their finances reached 5 million downloads
• ·An airline announced it would add more movies TV shows and games to its in-flight entertainment
• ·Astronomers discovered a new moon orbiting a gas giant in the outer solar system