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

A new study showed that air pollution from traffic affects lung health in cyclistsThe city council announced plans to build more pedestrian crosswalks in busy areas

A major airline added new in-flight Wi-Fi service to all its planesScientists developed a new lightweight metal that is used in aircraft constructionThe school district added a course on climate change to the science curriculum

Researchers found that eating dark chocolate improves blood flow to the brainThe government passed a law to limit noise from nightclubs and bars in residential areas

A popular social media platform added a new feature to block unwanted messages

Doctors developed a new cream to treat psoriasis that has fewer side effectsA wildlife conservation group worked to protect forests

A software company offered a free trial of its programA city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant

A charity organized a benefit concertA study found that reading printed books is better for comprehension than e-books

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• ·Football league expands playoff format to include 12 teams next season
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.9% in August the lowest in two years
• ·A tech startup partnered with a major retailer to sell its products in physical stores
• ·A university’s debate team won a national championship
• ·The government announced tax credits for homeowners who install energy-efficient windows
• ·A technology startup raised $20 million in funding to develop a new app that helps users manage their personal finances.
• ·The city’s public transport system announced it will add more night buses on weekends
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of water
• ·Researchers found a potential link between diet and reduced risk of certain diseases
• ·A sports team hosted a fan appreciation day with free activities and giveaways
• ·The local community organized a cultural festival to celebrate local traditions
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves social skills in children
• ·A new museum exhibit about space exploration opened today
• ·The government invested $200 million in building new wind farms in coastal areas
• ·The government released a report showing a 24% increase in renewable energy jobs
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident