A severe thunderstorm knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses in the suburban area.

A charity organized a 10K run that raised $40,000 for homeless sheltersA study showed that students who take breaks during study sessions retain more information

A professional soccer team signed a young player from a local youth leagueA local newspaper won an award for its coverage of a major local infrastructure projectA bakery started delivering fresh pastries to local hotels and cafes every morning

A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office buildingA fitness app that tracks water intake reached 1 million downloads

A farmers market added a section for local artisans to sell handmade jewelry and crafts

A hospital opened a new urgent care center in a suburban areaThe space agency successfully landed a probe on a comet to collect samples

A coffee chain announced it will source all its beans from sustainable farmsThe city council approved a project to build a new community center in the suburbs

Archaeologists found evidence of an ancient civilization in a cave systemCar companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving technology

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• ·Scientists discovered that a common herb has properties that help with digestion
• ·The city council voted to extend public transit service to 24 hours on weekends
• ·A famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literature.
• ·A school district hired a new PE teacher to add yoga and kickboxing classes
• ·A study published in a leading medical journal found that a low-sugar diet can improve blood sugar control in people with diabetes.
• ·Study finds that reading to kids increases their vocabulary
• ·Doctors successfully treated a patient with a rare blood disorder using a new experimental therapy
• ·Scientists found a new planet that could support life due to its distance from its star
• ·Researchers found that spending time in nature reduces the risk of depression in adults
• ·A city implemented a new recycling program that accepts plastic film and packaging
• ·A tech company released a language-learning app
• ·A new species of butterfly was found in a nature reserve
• ·A city council approved plans to convert an old factory into a community art center
• ·A tech company launched a new smart home system that connects all devices (lights thermostats security cameras) via voice commands
• ·Astronomers share new photos of Saturn’s rings from space probe
• ·Scientists developed a new way to grow crops in areas with limited water