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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• ·A team of doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant surgery on a 5-year-old child, giving them a new chance at life.
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users find local events and activities
• ·Students participated in a competition to design sustainable products
• ·The school district announced it will provide free laptops to all students in grades 6-12
• ·Researchers discovered that certain plants can remove harmful chemicals from the soil
• ·Football team names former player as head coach for upcoming season
• ·Coffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central America
• ·Car manufacturer unveils electric pickup truck with towing capacity of 10000 pounds
• ·The country’s trade deficit decreased by 8 percent this year
• ·The government offered tax breaks to businesses that install solar panels on their buildings
• ·A new TV drama became a social media sensation with millions of viewers tweeting about it
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport in a fast-growing city in the south
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top-ranked players from 18 countries
• ·A sports equipment store sponsored a youth soccer league, covering the cost of uniforms and equipment
• ·A study revealed that drinking chamomile tea before bed can help people sleep longer and better
• ·Researchers found that a plant-based diet reduces heart disease risk