A severe cyclone hit a coastal town, destroying dozens of homes and leaving many residents without power or clean water.

The school board approved plans to build a new elementary school in a growing neighborhoodResearchers found that interacting with pets can reduce stress and anxiety in adults

The government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores and sell products digitallyA tech startup launched an app that helps users manage their personal finances and save moneyDoctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems and eye diseases early

The local museum hosted a lecture series with experts talking about various historical topicsA new study showed that air pollution can affect cognitive function in older adults

The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes to promote cycling as a mode of transportation

A major airline added new in-flight snacks and meals made with organic ingredientsWildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey into protected forest area

Lifestyle magazine shares tips for creating energy efficient homesScientists compare yields of organic and conventional farming methods

Track and field athletes win 10 medals at regional championship meetStudy reveals that family dinners improve children’s self esteem

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• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 60% more efficient than current models
• ·A car crash on a highway caused a 5-mile traffic jam during evening rush hour
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presence
• ·The city installed a new traffic light system to reduce congestion during rush hour
• ·Schools launched a new program to teach students about financial literacy
• ·A tech company launched a new smart home device that controls lighting and temperature
• ·A charity organized a toy drive for children in low income families during the holidays
• ·A tech company released software that helps small businesses manage online payments
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in August, the lowest level in over a decade, according to labor department data.
• ·Study reveals that using reusable bags reduces plastic waste by 80 percent
• ·The school district announced it will offer free after-school tutoring for students struggling in math
• ·Engineers developed a new type of concrete that absorbs carbon dioxide from the air
• ·A tech company announced plans to expand its business to other countries
• ·The national basketball league announced changes to its playoff format
• ·A hospital successfully performed a double-lung transplant on a patient with a rare lung disease
• ·Study shows that eating nuts as a snack reduces hunger between meals