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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• ·Coast guard rescues stranded hikers from remote coastal trail
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s spring has been the wettest in 50 years
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life
• ·A well-known actress announced she will produce and star in a new TV series about women's history
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools highways and disrupting transit
• ·A professional tennis player won a major tournament for the first time in their career
• ·A research study found that regular exercise improves mental health
• ·A library announced it will offer free 3D printing services for students and residents
• ·Engineers created a new type of solar panel that is 42% more efficient than current models
• ·Juice bar uses cold press technology to preserve nutrients in fruit and vegetable juices
• ·A fire department hosted a community barbecue to raise funds for new equipment
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to promote healthy eating
• ·Pharmacy provides free flu shot clinics at senior centers and community halls
• ·Research finds that gardening increases physical activity in adults
• ·A high school added a new course on environmental science to its curriculum
• ·Engineers designed a new levee system to prevent flooding in a river basin