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 study found that socializing with friends at least once a week improves mental well-being in older adults
• ·A group of volunteers organized a cleanup effort along the coast, collecting over 5 tons of trash and plastic waste.
• ·Toy company releases interactive robot that teaches coding to kids
• ·An energy company announced it will close all its coal-fired power plants by 2030
• ·A tech startup created an app that helps users find local second-hand stores
• ·Researchers found that spending time in gardens can reduce anxiety in adults
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant serving traditional dishes from their home country
• ·Pet hospital expands services to include emergency care 24 hours a day
• ·Researchers calculated that using a reusable coffee cup saves over 200 disposable cups per year
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote eco-tourism in national parks
• ·Scientists discovered a new exoplanet potentially capable of supporting life
• ·Local businesses supported a program to train young people for jobs
• ·The government announced grants for companies developing renewable energy technologies
• ·A western region drought led to water restrictions asking residents to limit usage
• ·Bakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers
• ·A construction project to build a new bridge over a river began