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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• ·A city started a composting program for residents to turn food waste into fertilizer
• ·The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending
• ·Local schools reported a 95% pass rate on state standardized tests this year
• ·Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits
• ·A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in basements of 100 homes in a suburban neighborhood
• ·The central bank announced it would keep interest rates unchanged to support small business growth
• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can charge electric cars in under 30 minutes
• ·Scientists studied how light pollution affects the migration of birds
• ·A study found weekly socializing with friends improves older adults’ mental well-being
• ·A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products reached a new high this year
• ·A bookstore expanded its collection of books in foreign languages
• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 6.5 tons of trash
• ·Scientists used CRISPR technology to edit the genes of a crop to make it more resistant to pests
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life
• ·A famous artist opened a new exhibition featuring their latest works, attracting thousands of visitors in its first week.