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 city announced plans to install 100 new public Wi-Fi hotspots in parks and community centers
• ·A city installed new street signs to make downtown easier to navigate
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows to its library
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaks
• ·Researchers developed a new battery that can charge electric vehicles in under 15 minutes
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 60 countries
• ·A multinational company announced it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies.
• ·A tech company launched a new virtual reality game set in a fantasy world
• ·A construction company began work on a new highway extension that will reduce commute times by 25%
• ·The prime minister met with the president of a neighboring country to discuss border security
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health
• ·A school started a robotics club
• ·A major oil company announced it would be investing $10 billion in renewable energy projects over the next five years.
• ·A startup company launched an app that helps users track and reduce their carbon footprint
• ·Clothing brand launches sustainable line made from recycled ocean plastic
• ·Researchers found that drinking water regularly boosts energy levels