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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• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·Community center provides free computer literacy classes for unemployed adults
• ·The national basketball team lost its international tournament semi-final ending its championship bid
• ·A fast-food chain added vegan menu items including burgers and fries to all locations
• ·A farm started a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, allowing customers to pre-purchase weekly produce boxes
• ·The government announced a new $520 million funding package to support small businesses affected by recent economic shifts
• ·Veterinarian clinic offers free wellness exams for pets adopted from shelters
• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 6.5 tons of trash
• ·Weather conditions forced the cancellation of a major outdoor food festival over the weekend
• ·A global summit on public health concluded with a plan to improve access to vaccines in developing countries
• ·A new survey found that 74% of consumers prefer to buy products from brands that prioritize sustainability
• ·Researchers found that reading fiction can improve empathy in people
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to adopt a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·The government increased funding for public libraries to update their digital resources and book collections
• ·A farm started offering tours to teach visitors about sustainable agriculture practices
• ·Researchers found that walking in forests reduces levels of harmful chemicals in the blood