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 tech startup launched an app that uses AI to help users learn to play musical instruments
• ·School newsletter shares student artwork and poetry
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of plant in a remote rainforest that has potential medicinal properties
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu items
• ·A study revealed that owning a pet can help reduce feelings of social isolation in seniors
• ·The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all food service establishments
• ·The national opera company announced a new production of a classic opera
• ·A study found that getting enough exercise improves memory and cognitive function in older adults
• ·Highway department repairs potholes on major highways before winter
• ·The space agency announced plans to send a probe to study Saturn’s rings
• ·A museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about history
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job training
• ·A charity raised funds to support animal shelters across the country
• ·A famous singer released a new single that became the most-streamed song globally in 24 hours
• ·A new movie received rave reviews from critics and is being talked about as an Oscar contender
• ·Researchers found that playing board games improves cognitive function in the elderly