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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• ·Local artists painted colorful murals on the walls of a community center to brighten the space
• ·The country’s education system introduced new assessment methods
• ·A new study revealed that excessive social media use is linked to feelings of loneliness in teens
• ·A clothing store launched an online website
• ·Scientists collaborate with global teams to study climate change patterns
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies at local markets, using excess fruit to reduce waste
• ·A celebrity chef appeared on a cooking show to demonstrate how to make a holiday feast
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·A musician released a new single that was played on 20 regional radio stations
• ·A fashion store started selling vintage-inspired clothing for young adults
• ·A famous singer released a new single that quickly topped music charts
• ·A famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print run
• ·The national space agency tested a new parachute system for future Mars landings
• ·The city installed new traffic cameras to catch drivers running red lights
• ·A local high school’s robotics team won second place at an international competition in Tokyo
• ·A renowned artist opened an exhibition featuring 100 new paintings inspired by nature