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 study found that spending time with pets reduces stress and improves overall mental well-being
• ·A luxury hotel chain decided to stop using single-use plastics in all its hotels
• ·A new study showed that listening to music while exercising can improve performance
• ·A group of students organized a protest to demand action on climate change and more sustainable policies in schools.
• ·A tech company released an app that helps users track their carbon footprint and reduce waste
• ·Engineers tested a new type of bridge material that can withstand extreme weather conditions
• ·A national park started a program to remove invasive plant species that threaten native wildlife habitats
• ·A research study showed that regular meditation can reduce stress levels
• ·A charity started a program to help elderly people with home repairs
• ·Engineers design new system to reduce energy use in office buildings
• ·A tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology in a deal worth $550 million
• ·Students organized a fundraiser to collect money for new equipment for their school’s science lab
• ·A study showed that teachers who use games in the classroom have more engaged students
• ·A team of archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts in a dig site, including pottery and jewelry.
• ·A hotel started using digital keys that guests can access through their smartphones
• ·A historical museum opened an exhibit about the first women to work in space