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 community garden donated 220 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchen
• ·Local bookstores reported increased sales of self-help books during the start of the new year
• ·A school district decided to add coding classes to the curriculum for students in grades 6 through 12
• ·The school district announced it will offer free after-school tutoring for students struggling in math
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life
• ·Researchers found that eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids can improve brain health
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on friendships among college students
• ·Swimming team sets three new state records at annual championship meet
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a sustainable textile company to create eco-friendly jeans
• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food and drink stalls.
• ·A new study showed that listening to music while exercising can improve performance
• ·A fire department hosted a community barbeque to raise funds for new emergency response gear
• ·The city’s public transport system introduced a new app for tracking buses and trains
• ·A study found that regular dancing can improve balance and reduce fall risks in seniors
• ·A grocery store started offering online recipe suggestions based on the items customers have in their cart
• ·A finance app reached 5 million downloads