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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• ·Car company unveils electric SUV with range of over 300 miles on single charge
• ·A city implemented a new program to collect food waste from homes and turn it into compost
• ·A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·The government announced tax breaks for families who adopt rescue animals
• ·A tech company partnered with a nonprofit organization to provide free technology to low-income families
• ·Survey finds 65% of employees want more professional development opportunities
• ·Health officials issued a warning about a recent outbreak of food poisoning linked to contaminated lettuce.
• ·Astronomers find evidence of liquid water on distant exoplanet
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with affordable units
• ·A study showed that practicing tai chi improves balance and reduces fall risk in seniors
• ·Scientists studied the impact of urban noise on wildlife behavior
• ·A charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental health
• ·The transit system announced plans to add Wi-Fi to all buses and trains by next summer
• ·The city council voted to ban disposable e-cigarettes in public spaces
• ·The national basketball team won a key game to advance to the tournament finals
• ·Farmers used organic fertilizers to improve the quality of their produce