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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• ·Car manufacturer unveils electric pickup truck with towing capacity of 10000 pounds
• ·Researchers developed a new battery that is smaller lighter and more powerful than current ones
• ·Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents
• ·A tech company launched a new video editing tool that allows users to create professional videos with minimal experience
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·Engineers design new flood protection system for coastal city
• ·Scientists observed a rare astronomical event involving two passing comets
• ·Scientists found a link between lack of sleep and increased stress levels
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public restrooms in parks and transportation hubs
• ·A construction company used recycled materials to build a new shopping center
• ·A musician released a new album that received positive reviews from critics
• ·Veterinarian clinic offers free spay and neuter services for stray animals
• ·A grocery store added a bulk food section where customers can bring their own containers
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·Magazine publishes exclusive interview with Oscar winning actress about new film