A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several residential neighborhoods

A study showed that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive developmentThe government passed a law to protect consumers from hidden fees on airline tickets and hotel stays

A museum hosted a night event with live music and food trucks to attract young visitorsA local bakery started delivering fresh pastries to hotels and cafes in the downtown areaScientists discovered a new planet that orbits a star similar to our sun in the habitable zone

The transportation department announced plans to build a new bus terminal in the city centerA fashion brand released a limited-edition holiday collection featuring sustainable materials

A hospital opened a new sports medicine clinic to treat athletes of all ages and skill levels

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tabletsA celebrity chef published a cookbook featuring recipes from their travels around the world

Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of glass saves over 300 pounds of carbon dioxideA city launched a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment

An airline announced it would add new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelersA study showed that practicing tai chi improves balance and reduces fall risk in seniors

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• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social skills
• ·A tennis player won a tournament after coming back from two sets down in the final
• ·A popular actor starred in a new television series that premiered yesterday
• ·Ice cream shop introduces new flavors made with local dairy products
• ·A local business association organized a workshop on social media marketing for small businesses
• ·A popular TV show was renewed for a fifth season due to high ratings and critical praise
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to compost food waste
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking camp for kids to teach them basic culinary skills
• ·The community center offered free cooking classes focused on healthy, low-cost meals
• ·A fashion brand started using recycled plastic bottles to make its activewear, diverting 100,000 bottles from landfills
• ·Clothing brand uses recycled denim to create new line of jackets
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to promote recycling
• ·Study reveals that family game nights improve communication between children and parents
• ·Scientists developed a battery that uses recycled materials and is easier to dispose of
• ·Local police increased patrols to reduce crime in residential areas
• ·A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in need