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

A museum hosted a family day with face painting and craft activities for childrenA airline offered frequent flyer members priority boarding and extra baggage allowance

A charity organized a toy drive for children in foster care during the holiday seasonA university started a new graduate program in public health with a focus on epidemiologyA bookstore hosted a poetry reading featuring local poets and spoken word artists

A city council discussed plans to improve water quality in local rivers and streamsA clothing brand started selling its products in department stores across the country

A hospital started a smoking cessation program with counseling and medication support

A school started a debate club where students compete in regional debate tournamentsA city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the appearance of downtown

A scientist discovered a new way to convert plastic waste into fuelA pet store hosted a training workshop for new dog owners

A fashion store donated unsold clothing to a homeless shelter instead of throwing it awayA library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week

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• ·Scientists discovered a new species of frog that can change color to match its surroundings
• ·A bookstore chain started a program to give free books to children in homeless shelters
• ·Local schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester
• ·Podcast interviews environmental activist about climate change solutions
• ·Chemists create all natural cleaning products safe for use around pets
• ·The United Nations released a report showing a 15% increase in global renewable energy adoption
• ·Veterinarian clinic offers free wellness exams for pets adopted from shelters
• ·Scientists developed a new method to remove oil spills from ocean water more efficiently
• ·A local theater produced a musical
• ·Local farmers reported a record harvest of apples thanks to mild weather and new fertilizers
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to better serve all customers
• ·The government introduced new regulations to ensure food safety
• ·Park rangers lead guided tours to observe wildlife in their natural habitat
• ·A bakery started using organic flour in all its breads, attracting health-conscious customers
• ·The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families, aiming to boost consumer spending.
• ·Coast guard rescues several sailors from storm hit boat