A small business owner expanded their bakery to include a café area with seating for 20 customers

The country’s GDP grew by 2.8% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictionsEnvironmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 4 tons of waste

A best-selling author announced their next book will focus on climate change activismLocal schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semesterA large utility company invested $2.5 billion in wind farm projects in the northern states

A tropical storm formed in the Atlantic prompting coastal evacuation warningsThe World Health Organization updated its guidelines for preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses

A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $180 million with a new team

A new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1000 bikes at 50 stationsStudy shows that owning a pet reduces feelings of loneliness in elderly adults

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 depression

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• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 113°F forcing schools to close early
• ·A study found that reading printed books is better for comprehension than e-books
• ·Firefighters rescue family from apartment fire caused by faulty electrical wiring
• ·A study found that eating breakfast every day improves academic performance in high school students
• ·The local community organized a fundraiser for a children's hospital
• ·Scientists discovered a new method to clean plastic pollution from oceans
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users manage their finances
• ·A popular music festival attracted 50,000 attendees with performances from top international artists
• ·A team of veterinarians opened a clinic for exotic pets
• ·Study shows that using natural light in offices increases employee productivity
• ·Police department partners with community groups to reduce crime rates
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease in a top medical journal
• ·A local fire department held a fire safety workshop for residents teaching them how to prevent and respond to fires
• ·A powerful storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power cuts and forcing coastal residents to evacuate
• ·A local theater hosted a comedy night featuring 5 local comedians, selling out the venue
• ·Research finds that outdoor play reduces screen time for kids