A severe thunderstorm hit the city, causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying flights at the local airport.

A car manufacturer revealed a new electric SUV with a range of 400 miles per chargeLocal police started a program to distribute free bike lights to reduce accidents

Scientists discovered a new species of sea slug that can photosynthesize like plantsA charity organization launched a campaign to collect winter coats for children in low-income familiesThe national opera company announced it will perform for free in community parks this summer

A new study indicated that reading printed books improves comprehension better than e-booksEngineers designed a new type of wind turbine that makes less noise for nearby communities

Local businesses hosted a craft fair where artisans sold handmade jewelry and pottery

A professional soccer player donated $500000 to build a sports complex in his hometownResearchers detected signs of life on a distant planet through a space telescope

The city introduced a bike-sharing program to encourage green transportationA well-known actor announced his retirement from the film industry after 30 years

Doctors advised people to get vaccinated against the flu before the winter seasonThe government invested a large amount of money in improving public transportation

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• ·A hospital opened a new neonatal intensive care unit with state-of-the-art medical equipment
• ·A local newspaper won a state journalism award
• ·Study reveals that family game nights improve communication between children and parents
• ·A construction company built a new fire station in a growing neighborhood
• ·Teachers are using online learning platforms to provide extra resources for students outside class
• ·A study found that athletes who stretch before workouts have fewer injuries
• ·The local fire department held a training session for residents on how to use fire extinguishers
• ·Local businesses are struggling to recover from the impact of a recent lockdown imposed to control the spread of a virus.
• ·A city installed more public charging stations for electric vehicles in shopping center parking lots
• ·A tech company donated 800 old computers to local schools to upgrade their computer labs
• ·Researchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per year
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly author events to encourage reading in communities
• ·Scientists conducted a study on the impact of noise pollution on urban wildlife
• ·Doctors advised people to exercise regularly to prevent chronic diseases
• ·Study finds that learning sign language improves communication skills in kids
• ·A historical monument was damaged in a storm and needs repairs