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 charity organization organized a volunteer trip to help build schools in developing countries
• ·Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·Police department launches campaign to reduce distracted driving
• ·A city introduced a ban on single-use plastics including plastic bags straws and utensils
• ·A large-scale music festival will take place in the park next summer
• ·A museum hosted a photography workshop for beginners led by a professional photographer
• ·The community center hosted a job fair for people with disabilities
• ·Study shows that spending time gardening reduces stress hormones in adults
• ·A wildfire in a national park was fully contained after 12 days of firefighting
• ·A group of countries signed an agreement to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a university to fund research in artificial intelligence
• ·A clothing store started offering free alterations for all items purchased in-store
• ·Volunteers planted over 5000 trees in a national park as part of a reforestation project
• ·City launches bike sharing program with 500 stations across downtown areas
• ·Research indicates that early music lessons improve math skills in kids
• ·An automaker unveiled an electric SUV with a range of 450 miles and fast-charging capability