Weather experts reported that this year’s hurricane season is expected to be less active

Local hospitals started offering free flu shots to senior citizens and low-income familiesThe national space agency shared new images of Saturn’s rings captured by a space probe

A popular coffee chain launched a new seasonal drink made with pumpkin and cinnamonScientists invented a new type of battery that can store energy for longer periods of timeThe school district announced it will hire more counselors to support students’ mental health

A new study showed that excessive use of smartphones can cause eye strain and headachesLocal artists painted colorful murals on the walls of a community center to brighten the space

The government offered grants to businesses that develop new technologies for clean energy

A large bookstore opened a new location with a dedicated children’s section and storytime eventsA startup launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and farm stands

Local restaurants started offering family-style meals for takeout to support large householdsThe World Bank provided funding to build new schools in rural areas of a developing country

A tennis player won a tournament after coming back from two sets down in the finalA museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Greek artifacts on loan from a museum in Athens

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• ·Hardware store sells compost bins to encourage home recycling
• ·The government increased funding for mental health clinics in rural areas
• ·The military sent troops to assist in disaster relief efforts after a hurricane hit the coast
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of bacteria can help plants grow better in poor soil conditions
• ·A severe dust storm reduced visibility to zero closing highways in the Great Plains
• ·A new library was built in a suburban neighborhood
• ·A tornado touched down in a small town destroying 20 homes and a local elementary school
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s food scene
• ·Researchers found that family meals improve communication
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing with a famous fantasy author drawing over 1000 fans
• ·The government launched a program to provide free legal aid to low-income families
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered birds from illegal hunting and habitat destruction
• ·A retail store announced it would stay open late during the holiday shopping season
• ·The country’s population grew by 1 percent in the last year
• ·The government launched a campaign to teach people about the importance of recycling