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 city added more public benches in downtown areas for pedestrians
• ·A charity organized a beach cleanup
• ·The city’s public transit system announced it will offer free rides for seniors on weekends, starting next month.
• ·Engineers create portable water purifier for disaster zones
• ·The transportation ministry announced plans to expand public transit options, including adding more bus routes and subway stations.
• ·A university opened a new career center to help students find internships
• ·The national soccer league announced plans to add two new teams in the western region
• ·Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $4 billion in geothermal energy projects
• ·Football league announces changes to playoff format for next season
• ·A zoo opened a new exhibit featuring pandas from China
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital developed a new treatment for childhood asthma with fewer side effects
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 3.2% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictions
• ·Scientists discovered a new type of insect that helps pollinate crops
• ·A fashion store started offering personal styling services to help customers find the perfect outfits
• ·A new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 22% in the past year