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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• ·School newsletter shares student artwork and poetry
• ·Magazine features interview with famous chef about new restaurant
• ·A team of doctors developed a new treatment for a rare childhood disease
• ·International space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth
• ·The WHO launched a training program for nurses in developing countries to improve care
• ·A new study revealed that drinking green tea daily may lower the risk of certain cancers
• ·A bakery started using alternative flours like almond and oat to cater to customers with gluten allergies
• ·A musician performed a free concert in the park that was attended by over 500 people
• ·Researchers at a leading university developed a new battery technology that charges 10 times faster than current lithium-ion batteries
• ·Shoe brand makes shoes from recycled rubber and fabric
• ·A study found that remote work has reduced commuting-related carbon emissions
• ·The government released a report showing a 15% reduction in air pollution in major cities
• ·Research shows that art therapy helps reduce PTSD symptoms in veterans
• ·A high school robotics team won first place in a regional competition
• ·A tech company released a new smartwatch that monitors heart rate and blood oxygen levels
• ·Research indicates that gratitude practices reduce symptoms of depression