A severe thunderstorm knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses in the suburban area.

A charity organized a 10K run that raised $40,000 for homeless sheltersA study showed that students who take breaks during study sessions retain more information

A professional soccer team signed a young player from a local youth leagueA local newspaper won an award for its coverage of a major local infrastructure projectA bakery started delivering fresh pastries to local hotels and cafes every morning

A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office buildingA fitness app that tracks water intake reached 1 million downloads

A farmers market added a section for local artisans to sell handmade jewelry and crafts

A hospital opened a new urgent care center in a suburban areaThe space agency successfully landed a probe on a comet to collect samples

A coffee chain announced it will source all its beans from sustainable farmsThe city council approved a project to build a new community center in the suburbs

Archaeologists found evidence of an ancient civilization in a cave systemCar companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving technology

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• ·Local shops reported higher foot traffic during the weekend craft fair in the town square
• ·A team of engineers developed a new type of battery that can charge electric vehicles in 15 minutes, a breakthrough for the industry.
• ·Scientists at a coastal research lab discovered higher levels of microplastics in deep-sea sediment than previously recorded
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job training
• ·A popular social media platform added a new feature to let users share short video clips
• ·A major airline announced it would eliminate single-use plastics on all its flights by next year
• ·A global climate change summit concluded with 115 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 52% by 2030
• ·Researchers found that interacting with pets can lower blood pressure
• ·The national basketball league announced a new TV deal worth $1 billion
• ·A multinational company said it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies
• ·A cyclist broke the national record for the 50-kilometer race by 2 minutes
• ·The city’s public library added more digital resources for remote learning
• ·A bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and cashback rewards
• ·A charity launched a program to teach digital skills to senior citizens
• ·A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works by local playwrights
• ·Cycling event draws participants of all ages from across the state