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 photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings
• ·A software company released a new game app that was downloaded 100,000 times in its first week
• ·A new study showed that owning a dog reduces the risk of heart disease in older adults
• ·A team of engineers designed a new type of bridge that can withstand stronger earthquakes and extreme weather conditions.
• ·International researchers identify new protein that aids in fighting viral infections
• ·A soccer team signed an 18-year-old player from its youth academy to a professional contract
• ·Study reveals that eating nuts daily reduces risk of heart disease by 20 percent
• ·A survey found that 50% of people have experienced cyberbullying at some point in their lives
• ·The government provided funding to repair a historic lighthouse on the coast
• ·A wildlife conservation group launched a campaign to protect sea turtles
• ·Swimming team sets three new state records at annual championship meet
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 59% more efficient than current models
• ·Doctors developed a new surgical technique that reduces recovery time for patients
• ·An environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 29% over the past decade
• ·The national park service planned to improve visitor facilities in the park
• ·Scientists develop new vaccine to protect against animal borne illnesses