A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in basements of 100 homes in a suburban neighborhood

The transportation ministry added more crosswalks and pedestrian signals in busy areasA famous poet was awarded a lifetime achievement award for their contributions to literature

A hospital started a program to help patients with chronic pain manage symptoms without opioidsA retail store announced it would donate a portion of holiday sales to a children’s charityA heavy rainstorm caused a landslide that blocked a major highway for several hours

A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language developmentThe government announced plans to upgrade public restrooms in parks and transportation hubs

A museum acquired a painting by a famous impressionist artist for its permanent collection

A local farm started selling fresh eggs and honey at a weekly farmers marketA popular restaurant chain said it will expand to 60 new locations across the country by the end of 2025

Archaeologists found an ancient temple in a remote area dating back more than 2500 yearsWeather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the coming summer raising concerns about heatwaves

A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial informationA global climate change summit ended with 120 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030

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• ·The university awarded scholarships to top students from low - income families
• ·A tennis player returned to competition after a year-long injury and won a minor tournament
• ·The community center hosted a job fair for local residents
• ·Geologists predict increased seismic activity in volcanic region over next year
• ·Mathematicians solve long-standing problem in algebra
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter
• ·A study showed that practicing tai chi improves balance and reduces fall risk in seniors
• ·A new study showed that people who live in walkable neighborhoods have lower obesity rates
• ·The city introduced a bike-sharing program with electric bikes for longer trips
• ·Doctors at a cancer center successfully treated a patient using a new immunotherapy drug
• ·The public transit system added 50 new buses to reduce overcrowding during peak hours
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of water
• ·The country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent this month
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companies
• ·A local café started offering live music on weekend evenings
• ·Study links lack of green spaces to increased stress levels in urban areas