A severe storm struck the eastern coast causing widespread power outages and forcing coastal community evacuations

Scientists created a new type of battery that can store 40% more energy than current modelsThe police department launched a new initiative to reduce speeding in residential neighborhoods

A social media platform added a feature to let users hide comments containing offensive languageAn energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five yearsA drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn production

A study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in reading and math classesThe government increased funding for public libraries to update their digital resources and book collections

A museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cameras from the 19th and 20th centuries

A local bakery started selling gluten-free pastries made with almond flour and coconut sugarA tech company released a new laptop with longer battery life

Weather forecasters warned of a possible hurricane approaching the coastA new park was opened to provide more green space for residents

Researchers found that eating more fruits reduces the risk of certain diseasesLocal businesses organized a market to sell handmade products

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• ·The national basketball league announced a new sponsorship deal
• ·The national volleyball team won the continental championship for the first time
• ·Researchers found that reading mystery novels improves problem-solving skills
• ·A luxury hotel chain decided to stop using single-use plastics in all its hotels
• ·Hardware store expands inventory of eco friendly building materials and tools
• ·Doctors identified a new variant of the virus with milder symptoms
• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 113°F forcing schools to close early
• ·Engineers created a new type of solar panel that is 42% more efficient than current models
• ·A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on renewable energy and space exploration
• ·A fashion brand launched a new line of accessories
• ·A team of veterinarians opened a new animal hospital specializing in exotic pets
• ·Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen to prevent skin cancer
• ·Physicists study black holes to learn about universe origins
• ·A wildfire in a forest preserve burned 6000 acres with no threat to nearby homes
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of plant can be used to treat skin conditions naturally
• ·Research finds that gardening reduces stress in working adults