A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flights

A museum hosted a family day with face painting and craft activities for childrenA airline offered frequent flyer members priority boarding and extra baggage allowance

A charity organized a toy drive for children in foster care during the holiday seasonA university started a new graduate program in public health with a focus on epidemiologyA bookstore hosted a poetry reading featuring local poets and spoken word artists

A city council discussed plans to improve water quality in local rivers and streamsA clothing brand started selling its products in department stores across the country

A hospital started a smoking cessation program with counseling and medication support

A school started a debate club where students compete in regional debate tournamentsA city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the appearance of downtown

A scientist discovered a new way to convert plastic waste into fuelA pet store hosted a training workshop for new dog owners

A fashion store donated unsold clothing to a homeless shelter instead of throwing it awayA library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week

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• ·Researchers found that air pollution from traffic increases the risk of asthma in children
• ·A new ballet production based on a classic novel premiered at the national theater
• ·A team of marine biologists tagged dolphins to study their migration patterns
• ·A major airline offered free upgrades to business class for passengers celebrating birthdays
• ·Scientists developed a new type of material that is both strong and lightweight
• ·The city council approved a $110 million project to repair aging sewage systems
• ·Physicists study black holes to learn about the origins of the universe
• ·The government passed new regulations to prevent false advertising of health products
• ·Local businesses offered discounts to customers who bring their own shopping bags
• ·A startup company launched an app that helps users track their daily calorie intake and exercise
• ·Sheriff’s department uses K9 units to search for missing persons
• ·The country’s inflation rate decreased slightly due to stable food prices
• ·A drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for residents
• ·An energy company announced it would invest $3 billion in solar power projects over the next decade
• ·Car manufacturer unveils electric pickup truck with towing capacity of 10000 pounds
• ·Researchers detected signs of life on a distant planet through a space telescope