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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• ·A renowned artist’s latest exhibition opened to critical praise attracting over 13000 visitors on its first weekend
• ·Ice cream shop makes small batch ice cream with flavors like lavender honey
• ·Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businesses
• ·Researchers found that daily consumption of berries can reduce the risk of age-related vision loss
• ·A museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about history
• ·A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works by local playwrights
• ·The World Bank provided funding to build new healthcare clinics in rural areas of a developing country
• ·The national basketball league announced it will expand to include two new teams next season
• ·A community garden donated 120 pounds of peas to a local food bank
• ·A new study indicated that listening to music while exercising improves performance
• ·Scientists developed a new battery that is more durable and eco-friendly
• ·A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month-long exhibition
• ·A construction company used drones to survey construction sites and improve safety
• ·A tech company released a software update to fix security flaws in its popular operating system
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount
• ·The national economy grew by 3.4% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations