A strong hailstorm hit the midwestern states damaging crops and vehicles in rural areas

Survey shows majority of employees want more flexible work hours post pandemicArt museum acquires rare painting by 19th century artist for its permanent collection

Local bakery wins national award for best artisanal bread in regional competitionScientists develop new method to recycle plastic waste into building materialsPublic library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphones

Football team names former player as head coach for upcoming seasonWeather agency predicts above average rainfall for summer months in coastal regions

University offers new degree program in renewable energy engineering

Retail store expands online shopping options with same day delivery serviceLocal authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month

Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virusA major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued

The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spendingA new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t

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• ·A major food company planned to reduce the amount of sugar in its products
• ·A major retailer announced plans to offer free returns for online orders
• ·College students invented a device that turns kitchen waste into biogas for cooking
• ·Scientists study effects of different fertilizers on soil health
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of water
• ·The space agency successfully landed a probe on a comet to collect samples
• ·A nonprofit organization raised $50,000 to build a new playground in a low-income neighborhood
• ·The city introduced a new program to give tax breaks to residents who use public transportation
• ·A tech company launched a new smartphone with a durable design for outdoor use
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport in a growing city
• ·The government announced grants for small farmers to adopt sustainable farming practices
• ·The government released data showing a 3.2% increase in household income
• ·A tech company launched a new tablet with a foldable screen and long-lasting battery
• ·A local bookstore offered discounts on books during a holiday sale
• ·A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that removes microplastics from drinking water