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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• ·A fast-food chain added vegan menu items including burgers and fries to all locations
• ·Oceanographers discover new species of deep sea fish in Mariana Trench
• ·Volunteers planted over 5000 trees in a national park as part of a reforestation project
• ·A construction company used recycled materials to build a new shopping center, reducing waste by 40%
• ·The government announced it will cut taxes for middle-class families by 10%, starting next tax year, to boost disposable income.
• ·A public library announced it will loan out gardening tools and seed packets to residents
• ·A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers trade old clothes for store credit
• ·A small café started serving breakfast all day to cater to customers with different schedules
• ·A severe thunderstorm with hail damaged hundreds of cars and rooftops in a suburban area
• ·A musician released a charity single with all proceeds going to disaster relief efforts
• ·A hotel started offering eco-stays with energy-efficient rooms and complimentary bike rentals
• ·A major airline added new entertainment options on its flights
• ·A hotel chain started using eco-friendly cleaning products in all its properties
• ·A community organized a charity run that raised $15,000 for a local children’s hospital
• ·A construction company finished building a new elementary school with 18 classrooms
• ·A study revealed that excessive screen time can reduce attention spans in children by 25%