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 community center started offering free yoga classes for seniors every weekend
• ·The stock market recovered quickly after a short period of volatility
• ·A golfer won a tournament by three strokes after a strong final round
• ·A new community health clinic opened its doors to provide free medical care to low-income families
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children helps develop their literacy skills
• ·Firefighters rescued a family’s pet cat from a burning house in the middle of the night
• ·School district provides free laptops to students from low income households
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in an international tournament
• ·A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 80 community members
• ·The university published a research paper on the effects of social media on youth
• ·A wildfire in the forest area was contained by firefighters after several days
• ·A fashion store started offering online shopping with free shipping for orders over $75
• ·Public library launches digital archive of local newspaper articles from the 1900s
• ·A farm started a CSA program where members get weekly boxes of seasonal produce
• ·Skateboard competition attracts professional riders from around the world
• ·Animal shelter holds adoption event that finds homes for 100 pets