A hurricane caused flooding and wind damage to homes and businesses in coastal cities

The transit system announced plans to replace old trains with faster more efficient modelsA famous actress announced she will produce a documentary about women’s rights

A study revealed that social media use can reduce face-to-face communication skills in teensThe government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a recent stormA flood in a small town damaged over 150 homes and forced residents to evacuate

A startup launched an app that helps users track their daily exercise and calorie intakeLocal restaurants partnered with food delivery services to offer contactless delivery

The World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villages in Asia

A tennis player returned to competition after injury and won a tournament in their comebackThe prime minister attended an international conference on climate change and carbon reduction

A fire at a shopping mall caused damage to several stores but no injuries were reportedA streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows to its library

Police used facial recognition technology to identify and arrest a fugitive wanted for theftThe weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with high winds and lightning

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• ·Major airline partners with eco-friendly travel company to offset carbon emissions
• ·A city repaired 8 miles of sidewalks to improve accessibility for strollers and wheelchairs
• ·Weather forecasters warned of possible flooding in coastal areas due to a storm
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands
• ·A hospital launched a new program to provide mental...
• ·A school held a science fair where students presented their research projects to judges
• ·An electronics company recalled a model of digital cameras due to a faulty lens that could break
• ·A taxi company updated its app to let customers split fares and tip drivers digitally
• ·Local police increased security at shopping malls during the holiday shopping season
• ·Electronics brand launches wireless earbuds with noise-canceling technology
• ·The school district announced that all schools will have access to high speed internet
• ·Bird watchers spot rare bird species in local wetland preserve
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant to provide clean drinking water to more residents
• ·A sports equipment brand released a new line of eco-friendly gear made from recycled plastic
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that gives results in 10 minutes