A severe thunderstorm with lightning strikes caused power outages for 5000 homes in the suburbs

Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six monthsSwimming team sets three new state records at annual championship meet

Study reveals that family game nights improve communication between children and parentsFlorist creates special flower arrangements for upcoming Mother’s Day celebrationsTeachers attend workshop on integrating technology into classroom lessons

Motorcycle show features custom bikes from local builders and national brandsResearch finds that drinking herbal tea before bed improves sleep duration in adults

Pet store expands selection of natural pet foods and eco friendly toys

Coast guard rescues five sailors from sinking boat during severe stormResearchers studied the effects of sleep duration on academic performance in college students

A famous actor starred in a new thriller movie that premiered at the Cannes Film FestivalThe national soccer league announced plans to add a women’s division next year

A tech startup released a device that monitors air quality inside homesThe government provided funding to repair a historic lighthouse on the coast

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• ·The government announced plans to repair and upgrade aging infrastructure
• ·A tech company donated 1,000 tablets to a school district serving low-income students
• ·A famous actor donated their personal collection of vintage cameras to a local museum
• ·Scientists developed a new rapid test for a viral infection that gives results in 15 minutes
• ·Research finds that outdoor play reduces screen time for kids
• ·The school district provided high-speed internet access to all schools
• ·A tennis player returned to competition after a year-long injury and won a minor tournament
• ·A taxi company offered discounts to senior citizens and students to increase ridership
• ·Environmental activists protested against a new oil drilling project in a protected area
• ·A local café started offering live music on weekend evenings
• ·A popular music festival announced it would feature headlining performances from three Grammy-winning artists
• ·A celebrity chef appeared on a cooking show to demonstrate how to make a holiday feast
• ·A city added 10 miles of bike paths connecting residential areas to downtown
• ·A famous actor announced they will star in a new film based on a best-selling novel, set to begin filming next month.
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that is related to human longevity
• ·A tech company unveiled a new laptop that is lighter and faster