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

(责任编辑：邓紫棋)

• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial information
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour with concerts scheduled in 38 countries over the next year
• ·A fashion designer collaborated with a charity to create a clothing line that raises money for orphans
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after six days of intensive efforts
• ·A musician released a folk album inspired by local history that topped regional music charts
• ·Volunteers cleaned up 8 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debris
• ·A soccer team signed a star player from a European league for a record $150 million
• ·A new study showed that air pollution from traffic affects lung health in cyclists
• ·A retail store announced it would donate 10% of holiday sales to a children’s charity
• ·A community organized a senior tea party that brought together 70 elderly residents
• ·A new social media platform launched that deletes posts automatically after 24 hours
• ·Archaeologists unearth ancient pottery fragments at site near historic village
• ·A popular film festival revealed its lineup including 20 world premieres from independent directors
• ·Heavy rainfall led to mudslides in mountainous areas blocking several key highways
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport in a growing city
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial data