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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• ·Study finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors
• ·A museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about history
• ·A global organization warned of medical supply shortages in developing countries calling for more donations
• ·A study found that listening to nature sounds can lower stress hormones in the human body
• ·Book club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussion
• ·A construction project to widen a busy highway began this month
• ·A sports league announced plans to expand to more cities next year
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a historian about the civil rights movement
• ·A community launched a recycling program that diverts 60% of waste from landfills
• ·A music festival attracted over 80000 attendees and raised money for local charities
• ·Local police partnered with schools to teach students about internet safety
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems early
• ·A community held a cultural festival featuring traditional music, dance, and food from India
• ·Researchers found that eating breakfast every day is beneficial for children's growth
• ·The government built new affordable housing complexes in urban areas with high rent costs
• ·The transportation department began repaving a 10-mile stretch of highway to fix potholes