A severe thunderstorm knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses in the suburban area.

A charity organized a 10K run that raised $40,000 for homeless sheltersA study showed that students who take breaks during study sessions retain more information

A professional soccer team signed a young player from a local youth leagueA local newspaper won an award for its coverage of a major local infrastructure projectA bakery started delivering fresh pastries to local hotels and cafes every morning

A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office buildingA fitness app that tracks water intake reached 1 million downloads

A farmers market added a section for local artisans to sell handmade jewelry and crafts

A hospital opened a new urgent care center in a suburban areaThe space agency successfully landed a probe on a comet to collect samples

A coffee chain announced it will source all its beans from sustainable farmsThe city council approved a project to build a new community center in the suburbs

Archaeologists found evidence of an ancient civilization in a cave systemCar companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving technology

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• ·Magazine publishes exclusive interview with Oscar winning actress about new film
• ·The city council voted to ban single use plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·The school board voted to update the curriculum to include more digital literacy courses
• ·A study found that volunteering 2 hours a week can improve overall happiness
• ·Engineers design new flood protection system for coastal city
• ·A community center started a cooking class for seniors to teach healthy meal preparation
• ·A bakery started using organic flour in all its breads to appeal to health-conscious customers
• ·Gardening center hosts classes on organic pest control for home gardens
• ·Study finds that reading to kids increases their vocabulary
• ·Research indicates that getting enough sleep improves immune system function
• ·Camera store sells used cameras at discounted prices for beginners
• ·A music festival announced it will offer free tickets to volunteers who help with cleanup
• ·A museum displayed a collection of famous impressionist paintings on loan from a European museum
• ·Doctors recommended a balanced diet for people with chronic diseases
• ·A national park started a program to teach visitors about wildlife conservation
• ·A software company announced plans to hire 150 new employees over the next six months