Heavy rainfall in the midwest caused rivers to rise prompting evacuation orders for 200 households

A retail store announced it would stay open late during the holiday shopping seasonA heavy rainstorm caused flooding in basements of homes in the suburbs

A study found that watching documentaries can increase knowledge about global issuesThe government announced plans to upgrade public schools with new technologyA museum acquired a valuable painting by a 20th-century artist

A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where people can buy shares of the harvestEngineers designed a new type of solar panel that works in low-light conditions

The postal service introduced a new tracking system for packages that provides real-time updates

A celebrity chef published a cookbook with recipes for quick and healthy mealsThe space agency successfully deployed a new satellite to study climate change

A coffee chain announced it will offer free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cupsThe city council approved a project to build a new skate park and sports complex

Archaeologists discovered a ancient burial site with artifacts from a prehistoric civilizationCar companies announced they will collaborate on developing affordable electric vehicles

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• ·A professional basketball player signed a five-year contract worth $210 million with a hometown team
• ·Fashion show raises money for women’s shelter
• ·A new study showed that owning a dog reduces the risk of heart disease in older adults
• ·A museum displayed ancient Greek artifacts including statues vases and coins
• ·Health officials issued a public warning about a recent outbreak of norovirus in local schools
• ·A airline offered frequent flyer members priority boarding and extra baggage allowance
• ·Local farmers reported a record harvest of apples thanks to mild weather and new fertilizers
• ·A new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.9 hours to 1.35 hours
• ·Scientists at a coastal research lab found higher levels of microplastics in deep-sea fish than previously thought
• ·Car manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a faster charging system for electric vehicles
• ·A survey found that 60% of businesses plan to increase their tech spending next year to improve efficiency
• ·Researchers published a study showing that eating breakfast helps children focus in school
• ·Shoe brand makes shoes from recycled rubber and fabric
• ·A major car brand announced it will stop producing gas-powered cars by 2035
• ·A city added more bike racks in downtown areas
• ·Researchers found that air pollution from traffic increases the risk of asthma in children