Economists predicted a steady increase in the country’s GDP this quarter

• A major bookstore announced it will host monthly book clubs for different age groups
• A popular restaurant chain announced plans to expand to 56 new locations across the country by the end of 2025
• The government passed a new law banning single-use plastics in public spaces, with enforcement starting next month.
• A research team discovered a way to make solar panels 20% more efficient
• A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week can improve mental well-being in older adults
• A city started a composting program for restaurants to reduce food waste
• A popular burger chain announced it will open 35 new locations in western states next spring
• The central bank announced it would inject $8 billion into the economy to support job growth
• A tech startup introduced a new device that monitors air quality in homes
• A tech company released a new virtual reality game that became popular quickly
• A tech company released a new software tool to help small businesses manage finances
• Coast guard rescues five sailors from sinking boat during severe storm
• The stock market reached a new all-time high on Wednesday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare firms
• A tech company announced it will allow employees to work from home two days a week permanently