Heavy rainfall in the midwest caused rivers to rise prompting evacuation orders for 200 households

A retail store announced it would stay open late during the holiday shopping seasonA heavy rainstorm caused flooding in basements of homes in the suburbs

A study found that watching documentaries can increase knowledge about global issuesThe government announced plans to upgrade public schools with new technologyA museum acquired a valuable painting by a 20th-century artist

A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where people can buy shares of the harvestEngineers designed a new type of solar panel that works in low-light conditions

The postal service introduced a new tracking system for packages that provides real-time updates

A celebrity chef published a cookbook with recipes for quick and healthy mealsThe space agency successfully deployed a new satellite to study climate change

A coffee chain announced it will offer free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cupsThe city council approved a project to build a new skate park and sports complex

Archaeologists discovered a ancient burial site with artifacts from a prehistoric civilizationCar companies announced they will collaborate on developing affordable electric vehicles

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• ·Scientists developed a faster test for COVID-19 that delivers results in 10 minutes
• ·A tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five years
• ·A new survey found that 70% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·A major smartphone brand announced a new model with a built-in solar charging feature
• ·A new opera based on a historical event opened to critical acclaim from music critics
• ·A famous novelist announced a new book based on real-life historical events
• ·Researchers found that reading fiction can improve empathy in readers
• ·The government provided grants to businesses that develop biodegradable packaging
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves job prospects for young adults
• ·Freelance platform adds new category for video editing services
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children helps develop their literacy skills
• ·The local theater put on a special performance to raise money for a children’s hospital
• ·The school district changed the school start time to 8:30 AM to let students get more sleep
• ·The government announced plans to build more mental health clinics in rural areas
• ·A major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 40 percent by 2030
• ·A school district decided to add financial literacy classes to the high school curriculum