Researchers found that eating avocados can lower bad cholesterol levels

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 famous musician announced a farewell tour with concerts in 45 cities across the globe
• ·A community organized a cultural heritage day to celebrate the area’s history
• ·A fitness app that tracks water intake reached 1 million downloads
• ·Park rangers lead guided tours to observe wildlife in their natural habitat
• ·A new study showed that excessive use of social media affects teenagers' academic performance
• ·The school district announced that all schools will have access to high speed internet
• ·The city council voted to build new library branches in low-income neighborhoods
• ·The city council voted to increase the minimum wage for workers
• ·A tech company donated old computers to local schools for educational use
• ·A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·Local farmers markets started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits
• ·A survey found that 60% of people prefer working from home at least two days a week
• ·The transportation department began repaving a 15-mile stretch of highway to improve safety
• ·Art gallery showcases works by local artists with disabilities
• ·A social media platform added new tools to help users manage their screen time
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social isolation on mental health