Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has exceeded the annual average

A city added more public benches in downtown areas for pedestriansA charity collected 1,500 winter coats to distribute to children in need

A study found that athletes who stretch before workouts have fewer injuriesA sports equipment store sponsored a local Little League teamA local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more small-town news

A bakery won a regional award for its chocolate cakeA construction project to widen a highway started this month and will take two years to finish

A smartphone company offered a trade-in program for old phones to encourage recycling

A farmers market hosted a fall festival with pumpkin carving and hayridesScientists warned that melting glaciers could lead to a rise in global sea levels by 1 meter by 2100

A local soccer team won the national cup for the first time in 25 years sparking street celebrationsA study showed that drinking black tea can help lower cholesterol levels in adults

The transportation department began construction on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic in the city centerA fashion brand released a new clothing line made entirely from recycled plastic bottles

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• ·A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted price
• ·The national library made a collection of historical newspapers available online for free
• ·The stock market rose 2 percent following positive reports on consumer spending
• ·A grocery store chain raised its employee discount to 30% for all full-time staff
• ·A scientist discovered a new way to clean up oil spills using natural bacteria
• ·A tech company released a new laptop with longer battery life
• ·A coffee shop started selling homemade pastries made by a local baker
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fabric that is waterproof and breathable
• ·A professional soccer player donated $500000 to build a sports complex in his hometown
• ·A clothing store donated a portion of its sales to a charity that supports homeless youth
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·A photographer published a book of photos documenting the history of a local neighborhood over the past 50 years
• ·Volunteer group builds houses for families affected by recent flood
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands
• ·A construction company began work on a new apartment building that will include 200 affordable units
• ·A research team found that air pollution can have a negative impact on children’s lung development and long-term health.