A university research team found that regular meditation can reduce stress levels by 30%

The country’s GDP grew by 3.2% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictionsEnvironmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 5 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 $2.7 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 $190 million with a new team

A new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1200 bikes at 60 stationsPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and fauna

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 skills

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• ·A tech startup announced a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring features including blood sugar tracking
• ·Scientists studied how noise pollution in cities affects the mating calls of birds
• ·The national rugby team announced a new captain for the upcoming season
• ·Schools launched a new program to teach students about sustainable living practices
• ·Lifestyle magazine shares tips for energy-efficient homes
• ·A charity organized a toy drive for children in low income families during the holidays
• ·The government introduced new regulations to reduce food waste in restaurants
• ·A team of doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country, giving a patient a new identity after a severe accident.
• ·A software company released an update to its popular app that added new features requested by users
• ·A local farm offered u-pick strawberry days where families could harvest their own fruit
• ·A national forest announced it will open 20 new camping sites next year to accommodate more visitors
• ·Researchers found that eating dark chocolate in moderation can improve blood flow in adults
• ·Researchers studied the impact of urbanization on local bird populations
• ·The transportation agency added 15 new bus routes to serve rural communities
• ·The fire department responded to a large fire at a warehouse storing construction materials
• ·A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works by local playwrights