A severe thunderstorm hit the city, causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying flights at the local airport.

A car manufacturer revealed a new electric SUV with a range of 400 miles per chargeLocal police started a program to distribute free bike lights to reduce accidents

Scientists discovered a new species of sea slug that can photosynthesize like plantsA charity organization launched a campaign to collect winter coats for children in low-income familiesThe national opera company announced it will perform for free in community parks this summer

A new study indicated that reading printed books improves comprehension better than e-booksEngineers designed a new type of wind turbine that makes less noise for nearby communities

Local businesses hosted a craft fair where artisans sold handmade jewelry and pottery

A professional soccer player donated $500000 to build a sports complex in his hometownResearchers detected signs of life on a distant planet through a space telescope

The city introduced a bike-sharing program to encourage green transportationA well-known actor announced his retirement from the film industry after 30 years

Doctors advised people to get vaccinated against the flu before the winter seasonThe government invested a large amount of money in improving public transportation

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• ·A restaurant chain announced it would source all its ingredients from local farms by next year
• ·Engineers develop portable water purification system for disaster relief
• ·A city council approved funding to repair potholes on 15 major roads
• ·Highway department repaves major highway to improve safety and reduce traffic
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian history with artifacts on loan from overseas
• ·A restaurant started offering chef’s table experiences where customers dine in the kitchen
• ·A new video game was released and quickly became a top seller
• ·A café introduced a new specialty latte made with lavender and honey
• ·Archaeologists discovered a ancient burial site with artifacts from a prehistoric civilization
• ·Local farmers protested against low crop prices demanding government support to cover production costs
• ·Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that makes less noise for nearby communities
• ·A charity organization sent food and supplies to communities affected by a flood
• ·A new study revealed that practicing yoga can improve flexibility and reduce back pain
• ·A study found that urban green spaces reduce air pollution levels by up to 25% in city centers
• ·The government invested $500 million in building new solar power plants in desert regions
• ·A charity collected donations of winter coats for homeless individuals