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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• ·A school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic play
• ·A new high-speed internet service was launched in rural areas providing faster connectivity to underserved communities
• ·Researchers calculated that using energy-efficient light bulbs can save households $50 a year on electricity bills
• ·A popular music festival revealed its lineup will include both legendary artists and rising stars
• ·A study showed that spending time with friends can reduce stress levels
• ·Animal shelter partners with pet store to offer discounted adoption fees
• ·The government offered tax breaks to homeowners who install solar panels on their roofs
• ·A construction project to renovate an old movie theater into a performing arts center began
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a ancient burial site containing artifacts from a little-known civilization
• ·Local schools added coding classes to prepare students for future tech jobs
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s winter will be milder than usual
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night, with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist.
• ·A study showed that drinking green tea regularly can improve brain function
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps users edit photos on their smartphones
• ·Local businesses hosted a job fair for recent high school and college graduates
• ·Chocolate shop makes artisanal chocolates with local ingredients