A severe storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power outages and forcing coastal residents to evacuate

A new smartphone app helps users track their daily water intakeLocal firefighters rescued several people from a burning building

Scientists developed a new type of material that is both strong and lightweightA music award ceremony honored the top artists of the yearThe city installed more public charging stations for electric vehicles

A charity organization distributed food supplies to families in needThe university signed a partnership agreement with an international institution

A new movie based on a popular novel premiered at a film festival

The local police department introduced a new community policing programWrestling team wins state championship for fifth year in a row

Study shows that audiobooks help people with reading difficultiesToy store hosts craft day for kids to make their own toys

Postal service hires extra workers for holiday package deliveryMovie theater offers discounted tickets for families on weekends

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• ·Scientists observed a rare astronomical event involving two passing comets
• ·The government invested $2 billion in solar energy projects across the western states
• ·A school held a science fair where students presented their research projects to judges
• ·The government offered grants to small businesses that adopt renewable energy solutions
• ·A library started offering free Wi-Fi to visitors who don’t have internet access at home
• ·Researchers found that eating nuts regularly can improve heart health
• ·A local animal shelter held an adoption event finding homes for 50 dogs and cats
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour with concerts scheduled in 40 countries over the next year
• ·Hardware store sells rain barrels to help homeowners collect water for gardening
• ·A study found that eating a handful of nuts daily may reduce the risk of heart disease by 20%
• ·A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshop
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that gives results in 10 minutes
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year, regardless of family income.
• ·Astronomers shared new images of a black hole captured by a global network of telescopes
• ·Researchers found that keeping a garden reduces symptoms of anxiety in adults
• ·Coffee shop donates 10% of sales to local youth mentorship program