The national weather service warned of flash floods for areas prone to heavy rainfall

A local farm offered u-pick strawberry days where families could harvest their own fruitResearchers developed a new battery that can charge electric vehicles in under 15 minutes

The railway service added more cars to its trains to reduce overcrowding during peak hoursA new movie received rave reviews from critics and is being talked about as an Oscar contenderA study revealed that drinking peppermint tea can help relieve digestive issues like bloating

A city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food trucksAn airline announced it would use more efficient engines to reduce fuel consumption and emissions

Scientists found that a certain type of mushroom can boost the immune system when eaten regularly

The government launched a program to help small businesses create websites and online storesA local YMCA started offering free swimming lessons for children from low-income families

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 risks

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• ·The school district changed the school start time to 8:30 AM to let students get more sleep
• ·The military provided assistance to local authorities during a major flood rescue effort
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced a new seasonal drink made with local ingredients
• ·The local theater group announced it will perform a musical based on a popular animated film
• ·Firefighters rescue three people from apartment fire in downtown area
• ·A construction project to renovate a old library began
• ·A well-known actor announced his retirement from the film industry after 30 years
• ·The city council voted to ban single-use plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·A musician performed at a benefit concert that raised $20000 for disaster relief
• ·The city installed a new parking meter system that accepts credit cards and mobile payments
• ·A massive wildfire in the western region destroyed over 10,000 acres of forest forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate
• ·A city installed new recycling bins in public spaces to encourage more recycling
• ·A city started a new program to collect and recycle old electronics to reduce e-waste
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language development
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles with natural wax
• ·A library added a collection of audiobooks for seniors who have trouble reading print