A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in basements of 100 homes in a suburban neighborhood

The transportation ministry added more crosswalks and pedestrian signals in busy areasA famous poet was awarded a lifetime achievement award for their contributions to literature

A hospital started a program to help patients with chronic pain manage symptoms without opioidsA retail store announced it would donate a portion of holiday sales to a children’s charityA heavy rainstorm caused a landslide that blocked a major highway for several hours

A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language developmentThe government announced plans to upgrade public restrooms in parks and transportation hubs

A museum acquired a painting by a famous impressionist artist for its permanent collection

A local farm started selling fresh eggs and honey at a weekly farmers marketA popular restaurant chain said it will expand to 60 new locations across the country by the end of 2025

Archaeologists found an ancient temple in a remote area dating back more than 2500 yearsWeather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the coming summer raising concerns about heatwaves

A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial informationA global climate change summit ended with 120 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030

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• ·A study found that spending time with grandchildren reduces depression in elderly adults
• ·Local police launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted driving
• ·The WHO launched a campaign to eliminate a rare disease in developing countries
• ·Schools launched a new program to teach students about financial literacy
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness
• ·A bakery introduced a line of vegan donuts that became a top seller
• ·A local theater performed a children’s play
• ·Bird watchers spot endangered woodpecker in national forest
• ·A multi-car accident on a highway caused a 12-mile traffic jam during the morning commute
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities.
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customers
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic straws entirely by the end of the year, replacing them with paper alternatives.
• ·A famous actor announced they will star in a new film based on a best-selling novel scheduled to start filming next month
• ·A hurricane brought 105 mph winds to coastal areas damaging harbors and marinas
• ·Coast guard conducts search and rescue drills in preparation for hurricane season
• ·A celebrity chef appeared on a popular TV show to demonstrate easy recipes for home cooks