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 school started a robotics team that qualified for a national competition in its first year
• ·Chocolate shop releases limited edition truffles for holiday season
• ·A protest against racial discrimination drew 10,000 participants in the city center
• ·A scientist developed a portable device that tests water purity in 5 minutes
• ·A fashion store started offering personal styling services to help customers find the perfect outfits
• ·A hospital launched a program to help people quit smoking with free counseling
• ·A local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer collecting over $65000
• ·A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar pastries, including muffins and scones, for health-conscious customers
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their daily water intake
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 17 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises
• ·Study shows that natural lighting in classrooms improves student test scores
• ·A local restaurant won a national award for its innovative menu
• ·A coffee shop hosted a book reading event with a local author
• ·A bookstore hosted a children’s storytime session every Saturday morning
• ·A local bakery won first place at a national baking competition for its blueberry pie
• ·The national baseball team secured a spot in the upcoming world championship