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 drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for residents
• ·A celebrity chef published a cookbook with easy-to-make recipes for busy families
• ·Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energy
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presence
• ·A construction company used recycled materials to build a new shopping center
• ·Hardware store sells rain barrels to help homeowners collect water for gardening
• ·A major sports league changed its rules to reduce the number of concussions among players
• ·A tech company launched a new smart home device that controls lighting and temperature
• ·Engineers create portable water purification system for use in disaster zones
• ·A school district hired 10 new teachers to reduce class sizes in middle and high schools
• ·Public library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphones
• ·Local police arrested three suspects in connection with a series of burglaries that have been plaguing the city’s suburbs.
• ·Local farmers markets started offering online ordering and curbside pickup for customers
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·A small business owner expanded their bakery to include a café area with seating for 20 customers
• ·The government invested in wind energy projects to reduce reliance on fossil fuels