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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• ·The national basketball league announced a new TV deal worth $1 billion
• ·The national soccer team won a friendly match against a top-ranked international team
• ·Local businesses reported higher sales during the holiday season
• ·A startup launched a new device to monitor air quality in homes
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test water purity using a portable device
• ·Study finds that reading physical books improves comprehension better than e books
• ·The central bank kept interest rates unchanged citing stable economic conditions
• ·Scientists observed that a species of bird is migrating earlier due to warmer springs
• ·A local bookstore hosted a book club for readers interested in mystery novels
• ·Research shows that yoga improves flexibility and reduces joint pain in seniors
• ·A fashion designer collaborated with a sports brand to create athletic wear for women
• ·A wildfire in a forest preserve burned 5000 acres with no threat to nearby homes
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has been 20% above the annual average
• ·Astronomers detect signs of habitability on exoplanet located 300 light years away
• ·A tech startup launched an app that uses AI to help users learn to play musical instruments
• ·A famous musician announced a farewell tour with concerts in 45 cities across the globe