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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• ·The government launched a campaign to teach people how to properly sort recycling
• ·Scientists at a coastal research lab found higher levels of microplastics in deep-sea fish than previously thought
• ·A study found that spending time with pets can lower blood pressure and reduce anxiety
• ·Retailer launches loyalty program that rewards customers for eco-friendly purchases
• ·A government program provided training for workers in high demand fields
• ·Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performance
• ·The government started a campaign to encourage people to donate blood during a national shortage
• ·A university research team found that listening to classical music can improve memory retention in students
• ·An airline announced it would add more movies TV shows and games to its in-flight entertainment
• ·A city implemented a new program to collect food waste from homes and turn it into compost
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·A restaurant was awarded a prize for having the best local cuisine in a regional competition
• ·A university launched a new online course on climate change for global students
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language
• ·Astronomers release new images of distant galaxy taken by space telescope
• ·A local artist painted a series of portraits of community leaders to display in city hall