A severe storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power outages and forcing coastal residents to evacuate

A new smartphone app helps users track their daily water intakeLocal firefighters rescued several people from a burning building

Scientists developed a new type of material that is both strong and lightweightA music award ceremony honored the top artists of the yearThe city installed more public charging stations for electric vehicles

A charity organization distributed food supplies to families in needThe university signed a partnership agreement with an international institution

A new movie based on a popular novel premiered at a film festival

The local police department introduced a new community policing programWrestling team wins state championship for fifth year in a row

Study shows that audiobooks help people with reading difficultiesToy store hosts craft day for kids to make their own toys

Postal service hires extra workers for holiday package deliveryMovie theater offers discounted tickets for families on weekends

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• ·Major supermarket chains announced plans to phase out plastic bags by the end of the year
• ·A research study found that volunteering can improve mental health
• ·Local police increased patrols in shopping centers during the holiday season
• ·Landslides in mountainous regions blocked four major highways stranding hundreds of drivers
• ·The government offered tax breaks to businesses that install solar panels on their buildings
• ·The city announced a plan to install more bike lanes to promote eco-friendly transport
• ·Bird watchers document first sighting of rare warbler species in state park
• ·The national tennis tournament attracted over 100000 spectators this year
• ·Local farmers reported a bumper crop of apples due to ideal weather conditions this year
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour to promote his new album
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology
• ·The city hosted a global summit on reducing plastic waste in oceans and waterways
• ·The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from false advertising
• ·Cross country team sets new school record at state competition
• ·A software company released an update to its app that fixed bugs and added new features