Weather experts reported that this year’s hurricane season is expected to be less active

Local hospitals started offering free flu shots to senior citizens and low-income familiesThe national space agency shared new images of Saturn’s rings captured by a space probe

A popular coffee chain launched a new seasonal drink made with pumpkin and cinnamonScientists invented a new type of battery that can store energy for longer periods of timeThe school district announced it will hire more counselors to support students’ mental health

A new study showed that excessive use of smartphones can cause eye strain and headachesLocal artists painted colorful murals on the walls of a community center to brighten the space

The government offered grants to businesses that develop new technologies for clean energy

A large bookstore opened a new location with a dedicated children’s section and storytime eventsA startup launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and farm stands

Local restaurants started offering family-style meals for takeout to support large householdsThe World Bank provided funding to build new schools in rural areas of a developing country

A tennis player won a tournament after coming back from two sets down in the finalA museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Greek artifacts on loan from a museum in Athens

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• ·A farm used solar panels to power its irrigation system and reduce its reliance on grid electricity
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users create and share budget plans
• ·A local farm offered u-pick strawberry days where families could harvest their own fruit
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1200 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·Study finds that listening to classical music improves focus while studying
• ·Study reveals that reusable water bottles cut plastic waste by 90 percent
• ·A major airline revealed plans to add 18 new international routes next year to meet growing travel demand
• ·Study shows that 15 minutes of daily meditation lowers anxiety levels in adults
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern states, closing airports and schools, and leaving thousands of drivers stranded on highways.
• ·A local animal shelter rescued over 140 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homes
• ·A community garden started a seed library where residents can borrow and return seeds to grow their own plants
• ·A library added a collection of audiobooks for kids to encourage family listening time
• ·A tech company released a software update with new features for its users
• ·A library added 5,000 new books to its collection including 1,000 titles in foreign languages
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.5% due to lower energy costs
• ·An energy company announced it will close all its coal-fired power plants by 2030