A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in basements of 100 homes in a suburban neighborhood

The transportation ministry added more crosswalks and pedestrian signals in busy areasA famous poet was awarded a lifetime achievement award for their contributions to literature

A hospital started a program to help patients with chronic pain manage symptoms without opioidsA retail store announced it would donate a portion of holiday sales to a children’s charityA heavy rainstorm caused a landslide that blocked a major highway for several hours

A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language developmentThe government announced plans to upgrade public restrooms in parks and transportation hubs

A museum acquired a painting by a famous impressionist artist for its permanent collection

A local farm started selling fresh eggs and honey at a weekly farmers marketA popular restaurant chain said it will expand to 60 new locations across the country by the end of 2025

Archaeologists found an ancient temple in a remote area dating back more than 2500 yearsWeather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the coming summer raising concerns about heatwaves

A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial informationA global climate change summit ended with 120 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030

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• ·A restaurant chain announced it would switch to 100% cage-free eggs by the end of the year
• ·The WHO released new recommendations for healthy eating to prevent chronic diseases
• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035
• ·A study revealed that excessive use of social media can increase anxiety in young adults
• ·Scientists created a new method to clean up oil spills using naturally occurring bacteria
• ·Major grocery store chains announced plans to stock more locally grown produce to reduce carbon emissions
• ·Firefighters use drones to monitor wildfire spread in forest area
• ·A software company updated its program to work with the latest operating systems
• ·A marathon race attracted 20,000 participants from 50 countries with the winner finishing in 2 hours 10 minutes
• ·The military sent helicopters to rescue stranded motorists after a snowstorm
• ·A survey found that 72% of workers want their employers to offer more flexible work schedules
• ·The school district added a financial literacy course to the curriculum
• ·The government passed a law that requires companies to clearly label all ingredients in products
• ·A local history museum opened a new exhibition about the city’s role in the country’s independence movement
• ·Marine researchers found that ocean temperatures have risen by 1.5°C over 50 years
• ·Hardware store offers classes on basic plumbing and electrical repairs