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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• ·Opposition leaders criticized the government’s handling of the energy crisis calling for urgent reforms
• ·The government provided financial aid to ranchers affected by wildfire damage
• ·A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year
• ·An oil company announced it will invest in carbon capture technology at its refineries
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for national games
• ·The university invited a renowned expert to give a lecture on technology innovation
• ·The government released a new report showing that air quality in major cities has improved by 25% over the past five years.
• ·The government provided drought relief to farmers with crop losses
• ·Researchers calculated that using public transit reduces carbon emissions by 45% per person
• ·A photographer captured photos of a rare wildlife migration that were featured in an international nature magazine
• ·A river overflowed its banks after heavy rain causing damage to nearby farms
• ·A tech company released faster software
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests improves respiratory health
• ·The government launched a new initiative to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online courses
• ·Research finds that learning to play an instrument improves hand eye coordination