A severe thunderstorm caused power outages for 65000 residents in the eastern region

A study found that spending 45 minutes outdoors daily can reduce symptoms of depression by 30%The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket fuel that reduces carbon emissions

A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic cups entirely by the end of next yearThe city council approved a $180 million project to build a new public transit hubArchaeologists uncovered ancient jewelry and tools at a dig site dating back 4000 years

Car manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a faster charging system for electric vehiclesA heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closures

The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two scientists for their work on quantum computing

A local community center started offering free fitness classes for seniors twice a weekScientists found that a certain type of plant can be used to treat headaches and migraines

The government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores and sell products onlineA bookstore hosted a poetry night where local poets read their work to an audience

A local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cupsEngineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer

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• ·Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms
• ·A clothing store started offering free alterations for all items purchased in-store
• ·Study finds that essential oils like peppermint boost energy levels
• ·School newsletter highlights student achievements in academics and sports
• ·Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour with concerts scheduled in 40 countries over the next year
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would add 15 new plant-based menu items to its locations nationwide
• ·Movie theater offers family matinees with cheap tickets
• ·The government passed a law to increase funding for public education by 25%
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that is related to human longevity
• ·Researchers created a new type of biodegradable packaging that breaks down in six months
• ·A clothing store donated a portion of its sales to a charity that supports homeless youth
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the northern neighborhood
• ·A farmers market started a program to teach kids about farming
• ·The city introduced a new parking system that uses solar power
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children