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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• ·A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 35000 employees nationwide
• ·A national library digitized 10,000 historical documents making them accessible online for free
• ·A study found that regular dancing can improve balance and reduce fall risks in seniors
• ·The stock market closed at a record high after a week of strong gains
• ·A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 40% in adults.
• ·Retailers introduced a new contactless payment system to speed up checkout times
• ·Researchers found that air pollution from factories increases the risk of respiratory illnesses in nearby residents
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks
• ·The World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villages in Asia
• ·A national forest closed several hiking trails temporarily to repair damage from a wildfire
• ·A professional basketball player signed a five-year contract worth $210 million with a hometown team
• ·Astronomers detected a new planet that may have conditions suitable for life
• ·The government announced a $480 million initiative to upgrade rural internet infrastructure
• ·A best-selling author announced a new book focusing on environmental activism
• ·Heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding in coastal regions, forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate their homes.
• ·A major tech firm unveiled a new smart home device that connects all household appliances into one system