A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in basements of homes in the suburbs

A fire at a shopping mall caused damage to several stores but no injuries were reportedA streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows to its library

Police used facial recognition technology to identify and arrest a fugitive wanted for theftThe weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with high winds and lightningCollege students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar power

A bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and free ATM accessMedical researchers developed a new vaccine that provides long-term protection against the flu

The transit system announced plans to replace old trains with newer more efficient models

A famous actor announced they will produce and star in a new TV series about historical eventsStudy shows that drinking enough water improves athletic performance by 10 percent

Candle store hosts workshop on making beeswax candles at homeHighway department repaves major highway to improve safety and reduce traffic

Podcast interviews environmental activist about climate change solutionsResearch indicates that volunteering improves job prospects for recent graduates

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• ·Scientists discovered a way to convert plastic waste into fuel offering a solution to the global plastic pollution crisis
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps users edit photos on their smartphones
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s summer has been the hottest on record
• ·Cross country team wins state championship with record breaking time
• ·International organizations donated $20 million in aid to support communities affected by a recent hurricane
• ·A research team discovered a new species of marine life in the ocean
• ·A new survey found that 71% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·A major food company announced it will cut sugar in its cereals by 30% over the next year
• ·Tea shop imports rare white tea from remote regions of China
• ·The city introduced a new program to give tax breaks to residents who use public transportation
• ·The local theater group announced plans to perform a classic play in parks across the city
• ·The school district added a financial literacy course to the curriculum
• ·A library added a collection of audiobooks for seniors who have trouble reading print
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test for food allergies using a small blood sample
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children
• ·A musician’s new single became the number one song on global music charts