A local artist painted a mural celebrating the city’s immigrant communities

A retail company raised its employee minimum wage to $19 per hour benefiting 15000 workersResearchers found that a diet high in whole grains can lower the risk of heart disease

The prime minister met with international leaders to discuss climate change action plansA fire at a manufacturing plant in the industrial zone forced nearby residents to evacuateA new video streaming platform launched with exclusive content from independent filmmakers

Police arrested four suspects linked to a series of thefts in the city’s business districtThe national weather service issued a tornado warning for midwestern states

High school students won a national robotics competition with their autonomous delivery robot

A bank announced a student loan refinancing program with lower interest ratesA city installed more traffic lights in busy intersections

A tech company released a new app that helps users find local eventsA farm started selling its produce to a local grocery store chain

A museum hosted a family friendly event with hands on activitiesA airline offered discounts for passengers who book flights during off peak times

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• ·A river in the midwest overflowed its banks causing damage to homes and farmland
• ·A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several residential neighborhoods
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 56 countries
• ·The local museum added new hands-on exhibits for children to learn about science
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant
• ·Book publisher releases memoir by former world leader detailing political career
• ·Teachers receive training on how to support students with anxiety disorders
• ·The national weather service issued a heat advisory for the southern states, warning residents to stay indoors during peak afternoon hours.
• ·A study found that eating breakfast every day improves academic performance in high school students
• ·Police department partners with neighborhood watch groups to reduce theft
• ·A school started a environmental club that planted trees on school grounds
• ·A restaurant started offering take-and-bake meals for customers to cook at home
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a ancient burial site containing artifacts from a little-known civilization
• ·City hosts Fourth of July parade with floats and marching bands
• ·A bank announced it will offer student loan refinancing with 0% interest for the first year
• ·Health officials issued a public alert about a surge in seasonal flu cases urging elderly and young children to get vaccinated