A severe storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power outages and forcing coastal residents to evacuate

A new smartphone app helps users track their daily water intakeLocal firefighters rescued several people from a burning building

Scientists developed a new type of material that is both strong and lightweightA music award ceremony honored the top artists of the yearThe city installed more public charging stations for electric vehicles

A charity organization distributed food supplies to families in needThe university signed a partnership agreement with an international institution

A new movie based on a popular novel premiered at a film festival

The local police department introduced a new community policing programWrestling team wins state championship for fifth year in a row

Study shows that audiobooks help people with reading difficultiesToy store hosts craft day for kids to make their own toys

Postal service hires extra workers for holiday package deliveryMovie theater offers discounted tickets for families on weekends

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• ·Real estate prices in major cities increased by 7% this year raising concerns about a potential housing bubble
• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow 15% faster when exposed to soft classical music
• ·Scientists found evidence that global warming is affecting the migration of birds
• ·The federal bank announced measures to stabilize the stock market
• ·The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes on main roads to promote cycling
• ·A study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjects
• ·City officials revealed plans to build a new park in the downtown area with walking trails and a community garden
• ·Pet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services
• ·A bookstore expanded its collection of books in foreign languages
• ·The postal service introduced a new express delivery option for packages within 24 hours
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for math and science programs in schools
• ·The city council banned the use of single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants
• ·A major airline announced it would start offering direct flights to three new European cities
• ·A local school district announced elementary coding classes starting next semester
• ·A new study showed that drinking enough water can improve metabolism and energy levels
• ·A airline reduced its carbon footprint by using biofuel for some of its flights