Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businesses

Researchers found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower LDL cholesterol levelsThe national rugby team won the regional cup after defeating their rivals in a final-minute match

A new study showed that 68% of parents prefer in-person parent-teacher conferences over virtual onesThe federal reserve indicated it may raise interest rates slightly in the next quarter to curb inflationA historic train station in the city center was converted into a museum showcasing railway history

Major clothing retailers announced they will extend return windows for holiday purchases until FebruaryDoctors at a cancer center successfully treated a patient using a new targeted therapy drug

The country’s trade deficit narrowed by 8% in the third quarter due to increased export sales

Environmental activists organized a march in the capital to demand stricter carbon emission lawsLocal community groups organized a cleanup effort to remove plastic waste from the city’s main river

A leading streaming platform released a documentary highlighting the work of climate activists worldwideThe national rugby team secured a historic victory against their long-time rivals in the regional championship

Engineers unveiled a prototype of a zero-emission public bus designed to operate in urban areasResearchers published a study showing that daily walking improves joint health in middle-aged adults

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• ·Retailer introduces app that lets customers scan and pay without checkout lines
• ·Research shows that walking on grass improves balance in seniors
• ·A tech company announced a new feature for its social media platform
• ·A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with best-selling books
• ·Health officials issued a public alert about a surge in seasonal flu cases urging young children and the elderly to get vaccinated
• ·A heavy dust storm swept through the western desert region reducing visibility to less than a mile
• ·Paramedics receive new equipment to improve emergency response times
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes
• ·A study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers
• ·The national rugby team announced a new captain
• ·A startup developed a new app to help users manage personal finances and savings goals
• ·A study showed that group study sessions help students understand difficult subjects better
• ·Car dealership offers special financing deals for new and used vehicles
• ·A hospital started a program to help patients quit smoking
• ·The government introduced new regulations to protect endangered species from illegal hunting and habitat destruction.