The country’s GDP grew by 1.5 percent in the last quarter driven by service industries

A new study indicated that exercise can boost the immune system and reduce the risk of illnessThe city hosted an art fair featuring works by local and regional artists

Scientists discovered a new plant with medicinal properties that can treat certain illnessesA new study finds that regular exercise can improve mental health in adultsLocal authorities announce plans to build more affordable housing next year

Tech company launches a new smartphone with advanced camera featuresInternational team of scientists discovers a new species of marine life

Farmers report higher crop yields due to improved irrigation systems

School district approves new curriculum focused on environmental educationA global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 13 million children by 2030

A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on renewable energy and space explorationA study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 18% in some people

The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violatorsA major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel

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• ·A small café started offering specialty coffee drinks made with rare and exotic beans
• ·A small business owner started a podcast about entrepreneurship that gained 10,000 listeners
• ·A hospital started offering telehealth services for patients in rural areas
• ·A team of engineers developed a new type of battery that can charge electric vehicles in 15 minutes, a breakthrough for the industry.
• ·Researchers published a study showing that regular exercise can lower the risk of heart disease by up to 30%.
• ·A social media platform removed fake accounts to improve user experience
• ·A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 35000 employees nationwide
• ·A research study found that drinking green tea may boost the immune system
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 10% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after six days of intensive efforts
• ·A sports league changed its playoff format to include more teams
• ·A city launched a recycling program that rewards residents with discounts at local stores for proper sorting
• ·A charity provided medical supplies to hospitals in poor areas
• ·An airline partnered with a hotel chain to offer discounted travel packages for families
• ·A new movie was praised by critics for its realistic portrayal of a historical event
• ·The transportation department began repaving major highways to fix potholes