A local farm offered u-pick strawberry days where families could harvest their own fruit

A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 30000 employees nationwideResearchers found that drinking herbal tea before bed can improve sleep quality in older adults

The prime minister met with the president of a neighboring country to discuss border securityA chemical spill at a factory in the industrial area was contained with no reported health risksA new podcast platform launched featuring exclusive content from award-winning journalists

Police arrested six individuals suspected of running a fraudulent online shopping schemeThe national weather service issued a flood warning for rivers in the southern region

High school students created an app that helps seniors access local healthcare services

A credit union announced it will offer student loans with no application fees or prepayment penaltiesSoccer team wins regional title and moves to national playoffs

Study reveals that reusable water bottles cut plastic waste by 90 percentIce cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local fruit

Sheriff’s department uses K9 units to detect illegal substancesTheater shows classic movie with introduction by film historian

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• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered animals and their habitats
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area
• ·Researchers found that lack of sleep can increase the risk of developing high blood pressure
• ·Toy store hosts character meet and greet event for kids during weekend
• ·Scientists developed a new method to grow vegetables in space using recycled water
• ·A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literature
• ·A city launched a recycling program for plastic film and bags, which were previously not accepted
• ·Fitness center adds new cycling studio with virtual reality rides
• ·The government announced plans to build more affordable housing
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local charity to donate $1 from each drink sold on weekends
• ·The school board voted to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more extracurricular activities
• ·A popular streaming service added a new category for family-friendly movies
• ·City council votes to ban plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year
• ·An airline announced it will offer free checked bags for passengers traveling internationally
• ·A restaurant app added dietary restriction filters