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 hockey team announced a new coach to replace the outgoing coach who led the team for 10 years
• ·A vineyard started offering guided tours highlighting its sustainable farming practices and wine-making process
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly author readings and book signings
• ·A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents
• ·A startup created a new smart thermostat that learns user habits to save energy
• ·A sports team won a state championship
• ·A major airline announced it would be increasing flight frequencies to popular tourist destinations during the summer season.
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant in the city center specializing in fusion cuisine from around the world
• ·Skateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes
• ·A famous athlete announced a charity foundation to support youth sports programs in low-income areas
• ·A construction company used drones to survey construction sites and improve safety
• ·A restaurant added a vegan menu option that quickly became one of its most popular choices
• ·Research shows that getting enough sleep improves athletic performance
• ·A farm installed a new irrigation system that uses rainwater
• ·Researchers developed a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building materials
• ·Researchers created a rapid test for a common respiratory virus that gives results in 10 minutes