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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• ·The government invested in the development of wind and solar energy projects
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles with natural wax
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·A hospital performed the first successful liver transplant using a organ from a living donor
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 13.5% over the past five years thanks to conservation
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health
• ·A photographer hosted a family photo day that offered affordable sessions for 50 families
• ·Weather forecasters warned of possible tornadoes in the Midwest region
• ·The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet
• ·A university research team discovered a new species of plant in a remote forest
• ·The government passed a law requiring all new buildings to meet green energy standards
• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 14 minutes
• ·The national volleyball team won the continental championship beating their opponent in three sets
• ·A local bakery started delivering fresh bread to local restaurants and cafes every morning
• ·A famous actor won Best Actor at an international film festival for a critically acclaimed role
• ·Research shows that stretching before exercise prevents muscle strains