The national economy grew by 3.2% in the last quarter, exceeding economists’ expectations.

A charity organization launched a drive to collect books for schools in developing countriesThe national ballet company announced a tour of small cities to reach more audiences

A new study indicated that working from home reduces stress for most employeesEngineers designed a new type of solar panel that works on cloudy daysLocal businesses hosted a street party to celebrate the city’s 200th anniversary

A professional athlete donated $1 million to build a sports center in his hometownThe government introduced new laws to protect endangered sea turtles from fishing nets

A bookstore chain started a book swap program where customers can exchange used books

Weather experts reported that this year’s summer has been the hottest on recordThe city held a cultural festival featuring traditional dances, music, and food from various countries

A new study revealed that practicing mindfulness meditation reduces symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorderThe government announced plans to repair over 500 miles of damaged highways this year

A tech company donated 1,000 tablets to a school district serving low-income studentsResearchers found that students who participate in sports have higher graduation rates

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• ·A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents
• ·A city repaired 8 miles of sidewalks to improve accessibility for strollers and wheelchairs
• ·The fire department put out a big fire in a commercial building in the city center
• ·The national basketball league announced changes to its playoff format
• ·Biologists use drone technology to count seal populations in Arctic waters
• ·A social media platform added a feature to limit screen time for users under 18
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests can lower blood pressure levels
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·A new café opened in the neighborhood serving organic coffee and homemade pastries
• ·A coffee shop introduced a seasonal peppermint mocha that became a top seller during the holidays
• ·A city added more bike lanes to encourage eco friendly transportation
• ·Dietitians recommend adding more whole grains to daily meals
• ·A city council approved the construction of 320 new affordable housing units in the downtown area
• ·Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher even on cloudy days
• ·City council votes to ban plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year
• ·A severe storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power outages and forcing coastal residents to evacuate