A flood in a river valley damaged 50 homes and a local elementary school

Police arrested four suspects in connection with a series of burglaries in a wealthy neighborhoodA popular music festival announced it would add a second weekend due to high ticket demand

The national soccer team tied their final group match securing a spot in the knockout roundA pharmaceutical company received approval to sell a new drug for treating childhood asthmaLocal apple farmers reported a 30% increase in crop yield thanks to a new pest control method

Astronomers discovered a new moon orbiting a gas giant in the outer solar systemThe education department launched a program to provide free school supplies to low-income students

A fire at a shopping mall was extinguished quickly with no injuries reported to shoppers or staff

A survey found that 72% of workers want their employers to offer more flexible work schedulesResearchers calculated that using public transit reduces carbon emissions by 45% per person

A city started a composting program for restaurants to reduce food wasteA snowstorm canceled over 500 flights and closed schools in the northeast

A study showed that learning a musical instrument improves brain function in kidsThe government passed a law to protect consumers from high credit card fees

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• ·An electronics company recalled a model of tablets due to a potential battery issue
• ·Newspaper reports on growth of small businesses in downtown area
• ·A study found drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·A coffee shop began selling fair-trade coffee, ensuring farmers receive a living wage
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams, jellies, and preserves made from its own fruit
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will have fewer storms than average
• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competition
• ·A drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for residents
• ·Local school board approves budget for new science labs and sports facilities
• ·Scientists found that a certain plant can be used to treat allergies
• ·Pet hospital offers affordable pet insurance plans
• ·A bookstore read to kids at daycares
• ·A city council voted to build a new public swimming pool in a underserved neighborhood
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new public library in the western neighborhood
• ·Camera store offers photography classes for beginners and advanced users
• ·Global health organization releases new guidelines for preventing respiratory illnesses