A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in basements of 100 homes in a suburban neighborhood

The transportation ministry added more crosswalks and pedestrian signals in busy areasA famous poet was awarded a lifetime achievement award for their contributions to literature

A hospital started a program to help patients with chronic pain manage symptoms without opioidsA retail store announced it would donate a portion of holiday sales to a children’s charityA heavy rainstorm caused a landslide that blocked a major highway for several hours

A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language developmentThe government announced plans to upgrade public restrooms in parks and transportation hubs

A museum acquired a painting by a famous impressionist artist for its permanent collection

A local farm started selling fresh eggs and honey at a weekly farmers marketA popular restaurant chain said it will expand to 60 new locations across the country by the end of 2025

Archaeologists found an ancient temple in a remote area dating back more than 2500 yearsWeather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the coming summer raising concerns about heatwaves

A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial informationA global climate change summit ended with 120 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030