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 fire department hosted a fire safety fair for kids with interactive exhibits and activities
• ·Scientists develop new test to detect disease in early stages
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life
• ·A soccer team signed a star player from a foreign league for a record transfer fee
• ·A museum displayed ancient Egyptian mummies and artifacts on loan from a museum in Cairo
• ·The postal service announced it would expand its package delivery service to more rural areas
• ·Book publisher announces plans to release new series of children’s books
• ·A local theater showed classic movies every Friday night during the summer
• ·The government passed a law to protect ancient forests from logging and development
• ·A hotel started offering work from hotel packages with dedicated desks and high-speed internet
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public transportation, adding 5 new bus routes and extending service hours
• ·A tech startup announced a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring features including heart rate tracking
• ·The government provided funding to repair a historic church
• ·An airline partnered with a hotel chain to offer discounted travel packages for couples
• ·Study finds that working in green offices boosts employee productivity by 15 percent
• ·A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week improves mental well-being in older adults