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

A new study showed that air pollution from traffic affects lung health in cyclistsThe city council announced plans to build more pedestrian crosswalks in busy areas

A major airline added new in-flight Wi-Fi service to all its planesScientists developed a new lightweight metal that is used in aircraft constructionThe school district added a course on climate change to the science curriculum

Researchers found that eating dark chocolate improves blood flow to the brainThe government passed a law to limit noise from nightclubs and bars in residential areas

A popular social media platform added a new feature to block unwanted messages

Doctors developed a new cream to treat psoriasis that has fewer side effectsA wildlife conservation group worked to protect forests

A software company offered a free trial of its programA city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant

A charity organized a benefit concertA study found that reading printed books is better for comprehension than e-books

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• ·Bird watchers spot rare migratory bird in local wetland preserve
• ·The national rugby team won the championship after a final game that went into overtime
• ·A city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the appearance of downtown
• ·A sports team won the national championship and held a victory parade through the city
• ·Local businesses hosted a craft fair where artisans sold handmade jewelry and pottery
• ·A sports team won a regional championship and will compete in the national tournament
• ·A scientist discovered a way to convert plastic waste into clean fuel
• ·The military donated medical supplies to local hospitals struggling with high patient numbers
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·The local police department introduced a new community policing program
• ·Health officials issued a warning about a recent outbreak of food poisoning linked to contaminated lettuce
• ·The government passed a law to limit noise from nightclubs and bars in residential areas
• ·A study revealed that drinking peppermint tea can help relieve digestive issues like bloating
• ·Swimming team wins national championship for second consecutive year
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote eco-tourism in national parks
• ·The government announced a new $600 million funding plan to support small businesses hit by recent economic downturns