A severe thunderstorm with lightning strikes caused power outages for 5000 homes in the suburbs

Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six monthsSwimming team sets three new state records at annual championship meet

Study reveals that family game nights improve communication between children and parentsFlorist creates special flower arrangements for upcoming Mother’s Day celebrationsTeachers attend workshop on integrating technology into classroom lessons

Motorcycle show features custom bikes from local builders and national brandsResearch finds that drinking herbal tea before bed improves sleep duration in adults

Pet store expands selection of natural pet foods and eco friendly toys

Coast guard rescues five sailors from sinking boat during severe stormResearchers studied the effects of sleep duration on academic performance in college students

A famous actor starred in a new thriller movie that premiered at the Cannes Film FestivalThe national soccer league announced plans to add a women’s division next year

A tech startup released a device that monitors air quality inside homesThe government provided funding to repair a historic lighthouse on the coast

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• ·A major fashion show was held in the city showcasing top designers’ latest work
• ·The national basketball team won the national championship for the fifth consecutive year
• ·Students won an international award for their science project
• ·Research shows that laughter therapy reduces chronic pain in elderly patients
• ·The government increased funding for scientific research to support innovation in technology
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made meal kits with easy-to-follow recipes
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce food waste at home
• ·A new survey found that 68% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·Tennis star wins grand slam tournament for the third time in career
• ·Scientists discovered that a common herb has anti-inflammatory properties
• ·A hospital hired more nurses to reduce patient to nurse ratios
• ·Freelance platform adds new category for video editing services
• ·A professional basketball player signed a five-year contract worth $210 million with a hometown team
• ·Art gallery showcases works by emerging local artists
• ·Doctors discovered a new way to diagnose a disease at an early stage
• ·Hospital reports decrease in emergency room visits for seasonal illnesses this month