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

A new study showed that air pollution from traffic affects lung health in cyclistsThe city council announced plans to build more pedestrian crosswalks in busy areas

A major airline added new in-flight Wi-Fi service to all its planesScientists developed a new lightweight metal that is used in aircraft constructionThe school district added a course on climate change to the science curriculum

Researchers found that eating dark chocolate improves blood flow to the brainThe government passed a law to limit noise from nightclubs and bars in residential areas

A popular social media platform added a new feature to block unwanted messages

Doctors developed a new cream to treat psoriasis that has fewer side effectsA wildlife conservation group worked to protect forests

A software company offered a free trial of its programA city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant

A charity organized a benefit concertA study found that reading printed books is better for comprehension than e-books

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• ·A university basketball team qualified for the national tournament after winning their regional game
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after five days of intensive efforts
• ·Astronomers discovered a new asteroid that orbits the sun every 3.5 years
• ·Research indicates that early reading programs reduce literacy gaps in preschoolers
• ·A musician performed at a charity gala that raised $50,000 for a nonprofit
• ·A charity organization built temporary shelters for families displaced by a wildfire
• ·A national forest announced it will open 20 new camping sites next year to accommodate more visitors
• ·A space agency successfully launched a satellite designed to monitor climate change
• ·Scientists at a top university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating Alzheimer’s disease using new drug compounds
• ·Research shows that exposure to sunlight helps regulate mood in winter
• ·A city started planting trees along streets to reduce air pollution
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community
• ·A charity organization built a new community center with a swimming pool and gym
• ·A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public transportation to add more bus routes
• ·A wildlife sanctuary released a report showing a 30% increase in endangered species populations