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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• ·Physicists conduct experiments to test theories about black holes
• ·An oil company announced plans to invest $5 billion in wind energy projects
• ·A major bookstore chain announced it will open 14 new locations focusing on community events and local authors
• ·A hospital opened a new pediatric cancer ward with private rooms for patients and families
• ·A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted price
• ·Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends
• ·The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school season
• ·Researchers developed a new battery that is 50% smaller than current models
• ·Researchers studied how different types of exercise affect heart health in seniors
• ·A new study revealed that drinking green tea daily may lower the risk of certain cancers
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying cell regeneration
• ·Researchers found that regular strength training reduces the risk of falls in the elderly
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular skin checks to detect skin cancer early
• ·Research shows that stretching before exercise prevents muscle strains
• ·Retailers introduced mobile checkout apps to reduce lines during holiday shopping
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of frog in the Amazon rainforest