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 construction company used sustainable building materials for a new office complex
• ·A community garden donated 300 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer
• ·A construction company used 3D printing to build parts of a new house
• ·A new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.6 hours to 1.25 hours
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 30%.
• ·A new TV show became the most-watched program on its network within its first month
• ·A local farm started selling fresh eggs and honey at a weekly farmers market
• ·A popular musician performed a free concert in a public square to celebrate the city’s anniversary
• ·The government introduced new regulations for food safety
• ·A study found fiction reading improves empathy and emotional intelligence in all ages
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on traditional pottery making led by a local artist
• ·A new TV series based on a novel became popular worldwide
• ·An airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next year
• ·Police arrested five suspects in connection with a series of thefts at a shopping mall
• ·A city installed more public trash cans to reduce litter on sidewalks
• ·Researchers found that reading to young children every day helps develop their vocabulary