Weather experts reported that this year’s hurricane season is expected to be less active

Local hospitals started offering free flu shots to senior citizens and low-income familiesThe national space agency shared new images of Saturn’s rings captured by a space probe

A popular coffee chain launched a new seasonal drink made with pumpkin and cinnamonScientists invented a new type of battery that can store energy for longer periods of timeThe school district announced it will hire more counselors to support students’ mental health

A new study showed that excessive use of smartphones can cause eye strain and headachesLocal artists painted colorful murals on the walls of a community center to brighten the space

The government offered grants to businesses that develop new technologies for clean energy

A large bookstore opened a new location with a dedicated children’s section and storytime eventsA startup launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and farm stands

Local restaurants started offering family-style meals for takeout to support large householdsThe World Bank provided funding to build new schools in rural areas of a developing country

A tennis player won a tournament after coming back from two sets down in the finalA museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Greek artifacts on loan from a museum in Athens

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• ·The postal service announced it would deliver packages on Sundays during the holiday season
• ·A clothing brand started using natural dyes made from plants to color its fabrics
• ·The city introduced a new bike-sharing program with more stations across town
• ·A basketball player was named the most valuable player (MVP) of the season after averaging 30 points per game
• ·A national park started a program to remove invasive plant species
• ·Local police organized a neighborhood watch program with volunteer residents
• ·A farm started offering pick-your-own blueberry days that attracted families from nearby cities
• ·Local farmers market introduces weekly workshops on organic gardening techniques
• ·The local community organized a beach clean-up event
• ·The city council voted to give $1 million to fund public art projects like murals and sculptures
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 20 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises
• ·A luxury hotel chain announced it will renovate all its rooms to be more energy-efficient
• ·A library started a teen book club focused on young adult fiction, drawing 20+ members
• ·Bird watchers record sighting of endangered eagle in state park
• ·A community center offered free job training workshops for unemployed residents
• ·The government allocated $350 million to upgrade public schools’ science labs and technology equipment