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 restaurant started offering take-and-bake meals for customers to cook at home
• ·Dance school puts on holiday performance with live music
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open stores in Europe
• ·A charity organized a toy drive for children in low income families during the holidays
• ·A tech startup raised $250 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.5 billion
• ·Apple announced the launch of its latest smartphone model featuring a more powerful processor and longer battery life
• ·Community group organizes festival to celebrate local culture and traditions
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera system
• ·Scientists found that birds are changing their migration patterns due to rising global temperatures
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for on-the-go snacks
• ·Local artists painted murals on the walls of old buildings to beautify the city
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of insect that helps pollinate rare plants
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life
• ·A strong storm caused damage to many houses in the coastal area
• ·A famous athlete announced a charity foundation to support youth sports programs in low-income areas
• ·A retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all online orders over $40 during its summer sale