A strong thunderstorm knocked down trees and caused power outages in three counties

A charity organization distributed blankets and warm clothing to homeless people in winterScientists developed a new type of battery that can store solar energy for nighttime use

The city introduced a parking app that helps drivers find available spots in real timeResearchers published a study showing that eating breakfast helps children focus in schoolA major retailer announced plans to open 25 new stores in rural communities

The national tennis tournament attracted top players from 30 different countriesA local theater company performed a musical in a public park for free

The government announced plans to repair aging bridges in urban and rural areas

A tech company unveiled a virtual reality headset for use in schools and museumsResearchers found that eating fish regularly can improve brain function in adults

The city announced plans to install more streetlights to improve safetyA tech company launched a new smartphone with advanced camera features

A thunderstorm caused damage to roofs and power lines in several neighborhoodsThe government provided financial aid to families affected by a drought

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• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with 150 units
• ·Scientists test new drug that may slow progression of Parkinson’s disease
• ·Research finds that drinking herbal tea before bed improves sleep duration in adults
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness
• ·Scientists developed a new method to test for COVID 19 that is faster and more accurate
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users manage their daily schedules
• ·A school district announced it will provide free breakfast to all students next year
• ·Swimming team breaks state record in 200-meter freestyle relay
• ·The transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before winter
• ·A library added a collection of audiobooks in multiple languages to support non-native speakers
• ·A major airline announced it would start offering direct flights to three new European cities
• ·A sports team won a regional championship and qualified for a national tournament
• ·A famous musician announced a world tour with concerts in 45 cities across six continents
• ·Fire department installs smoke detectors in elderly residents’ homes
• ·Scientists discovered a new type of bee that pollinates crops more efficiently than others
• ·Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends