A local farm offered u-pick strawberry days where families could harvest their own fruit

A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 30000 employees nationwideResearchers found that drinking herbal tea before bed can improve sleep quality in older adults

The prime minister met with the president of a neighboring country to discuss border securityA chemical spill at a factory in the industrial area was contained with no reported health risksA new podcast platform launched featuring exclusive content from award-winning journalists

Police arrested six individuals suspected of running a fraudulent online shopping schemeThe national weather service issued a flood warning for rivers in the southern region

High school students created an app that helps seniors access local healthcare services

A credit union announced it will offer student loans with no application fees or prepayment penaltiesSoccer team wins regional title and moves to national playoffs

Study reveals that reusable water bottles cut plastic waste by 90 percentIce cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local fruit

Sheriff’s department uses K9 units to detect illegal substancesTheater shows classic movie with introduction by film historian

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• ·Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry
• ·A major sports equipment brand announced it will use recycled materials in 80% of its products
• ·The transportation department announced plans to add more wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet
• ·International researchers identify new protein that aids in fighting viral infections
• ·A university announced it will offer free tuition to students from families with incomes below $50,000
• ·Research team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticity
• ·A flood in the eastern region damaged 500 homes and disrupted transportation networks for a week
• ·A major airline announced plans to replace its older planes with more fuel-efficient models
• ·A team of marine biologists attached tracking devices to sharks to study their migration routes
• ·A study revealed that eating breakfast every day can improve concentration in schoolchildren
• ·A pet store started offering pet adoption events in partnership with a local rescue organization
• ·Firefighters use drones to monitor wildfire spread in rural areas
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $5 billion in geothermal energy projects
• ·A major tech company announced plans to invest $500 million in building a new manufacturing plant creating 2,000 jobs
• ·A new public bike path opened connecting downtown to suburban parks spanning 12 miles
• ·A group of volunteers organized a clean - up event along the riverbank