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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• ·A city added more public Wi Fi hotspots in parks and community centers
• ·A major car manufacturer revealed its first fully electric SUV model
• ·The city hosted an art fair featuring works by local and regional artists
• ·Researchers discovered a link between regular yoga practice and improved flexibility in people with joint issues
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks
• ·Local residents protested against the construction of a new factory near their community
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·University researchers develop new method to convert agricultural waste into biofuel
• ·Physicists make breakthrough in developing quantum computers for commercial use
• ·A software company fixed bugs in its program
• ·Camera store offers photography classes for beginners on weekends
• ·International medical team develops new treatment for drug resistant tuberculosis
• ·Track and field athletes set multiple personal bests at invitational meet
• ·A airline offered discounted fares for travelers who book flights two months in advance
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to recycle more
• ·A new study showed that regular meditation can lower blood pressure in adults