Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has exceeded the annual average

A city added more public benches in downtown areas for pedestriansA charity collected 1,500 winter coats to distribute to children in need

A study found that athletes who stretch before workouts have fewer injuriesA sports equipment store sponsored a local Little League teamA local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more small-town news

A bakery won a regional award for its chocolate cakeA construction project to widen a highway started this month and will take two years to finish

A smartphone company offered a trade-in program for old phones to encourage recycling

A farmers market hosted a fall festival with pumpkin carving and hayridesScientists warned that melting glaciers could lead to a rise in global sea levels by 1 meter by 2100

A local soccer team won the national cup for the first time in 25 years sparking street celebrationsA study showed that drinking black tea can help lower cholesterol levels in adults

The transportation department began construction on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic in the city centerA fashion brand released a new clothing line made entirely from recycled plastic bottles

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• ·A tech startup released a device that monitors blood sugar levels without needles
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport terminal to handle more passengers
• ·A library introduced a new program that allows customers to borrow e-books and audiobooks for free
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave for the central region next week
• ·Local school district adds mental health counselors to all middle and high schools
• ·A airline improved its customer service by adding more staff at check in counters
• ·Scientists developed a faster test for a common respiratory illness
• ·A local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with locally sourced wheat
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·A tech company released an app that helps users find local events like concerts and farmers markets
• ·Researchers found that certain types of mushrooms can remove heavy metals from contaminated soil
• ·A fire department conducted a water rescue drill on a local lake
• ·A famous author announced a new book that will be released next year after a 10-year hiatus
• ·A national park reported a sighting of a rare animal thought to be extinct
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about the history of the civil rights movement
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users track their carbon footprint