A severe thunderstorm with lightning strikes caused power outages for 5000 homes in the suburbs

Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six monthsSwimming team sets three new state records at annual championship meet

Study reveals that family game nights improve communication between children and parentsFlorist creates special flower arrangements for upcoming Mother’s Day celebrationsTeachers attend workshop on integrating technology into classroom lessons

Motorcycle show features custom bikes from local builders and national brandsResearch finds that drinking herbal tea before bed improves sleep duration in adults

Pet store expands selection of natural pet foods and eco friendly toys

Coast guard rescues five sailors from sinking boat during severe stormResearchers studied the effects of sleep duration on academic performance in college students

A famous actor starred in a new thriller movie that premiered at the Cannes Film FestivalThe national soccer league announced plans to add a women’s division next year

A tech startup released a device that monitors air quality inside homesThe government provided funding to repair a historic lighthouse on the coast

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• ·The city council voted to ban disposable vapes in public spaces
• ·Book publisher announces plans to release new series of children’s books
• ·The country’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.8% in October
• ·A museum displayed a collection of ancient artifacts from a foreign country
• ·Researchers found that lack of exercise can lead to muscle loss of up to 5% per year in adults over 50
• ·A tech company launched a new smartphone with a durable design for outdoor use
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on social media
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern states, closing airports and schools, and leaving thousands of drivers stranded on highways.
• ·A bakery started selling its products online and shipping them to customers across the country
• ·A hotel renovated its rooms to include more energy-efficient appliances and lighting
• ·The government launched a program to preserve historical sites
• ·Camera store offers workshop on photography skills for beginners
• ·Physicists make progress in developing nuclear fusion as clean energy source
• ·Coffee shop roasts coffee beans in small batches for freshness
• ·Scientists developed a way to grow vegetables in deserts using limited water resources
• ·The postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines for online orders