A thunderstorm caused damage to roofs and power lines in several neighborhoods

Researchers found a potential link between daily walking and reduced risk of type 2 diabetesA popular clothing brand announced it will phase out plastic packaging by the end of next year

A high school hosted its first international cultural festival, featuring food and performances from 15 countriesA university opened a new research lab focused on developing sustainable battery technologiesA small town organized a cleanup event that removed 3 tons of litter from local rivers

A construction company began work on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic in downtown areasA social media platform rolled out a new feature to help users identify and report fake news

A local library started offering free digital literacy classes for senior citizens twice a week

A bakery won first place at a national food expo for its innovative vegan chocolate cakeResearch indicates that getting enough sleep improves creativity

Juice bar uses cold-press technology to make nutrient-rich juicesAnimal shelter partners with pet store to offer discounted adoption fees

Newspaper reports on growth of small businesses in downtown areaAstronomers discover new planet in habitable zone of nearby star

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• ·A research study found that spending time in forests can reduce stress hormones in the body
• ·A popular restaurant chain introduced a new plant based menu line to meet customer demand
• ·Study finds that learning sign language improves communication skills in kids
• ·A community garden started a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·A fashion brand announced it would start using recycled polyester in all its clothing
• ·A city added more parking spaces downtown to address complaints from shoppers and business owners
• ·A clothing brand announced it will use 100% recycled materials by 2028
• ·A farm began using drones to monitor crop health and reduce pesticide use
• ·A local community organized a festival to celebrate cultural diversity featuring music dance and food from different countries
• ·Archaeologists found ancient tools and pottery fragments in a cave dating back 10,000 years
• ·Community organizes cleanup event that removes 5 tons of trash from local river
• ·The city council voted to ban single use plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fertilizer that is better for the environment
• ·The national handball team won the national championship
• ·Experts warned that rising temperatures could lead to more frequent heatwaves this summer
• ·A tornado touched down in a small town, destroying 30 homes and a local high school