A severe thunderstorm with lightning strikes caused power outages for 5000 homes in the suburbs

Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six monthsSwimming team sets three new state records at annual championship meet

Study reveals that family game nights improve communication between children and parentsFlorist creates special flower arrangements for upcoming Mother’s Day celebrationsTeachers attend workshop on integrating technology into classroom lessons

Motorcycle show features custom bikes from local builders and national brandsResearch finds that drinking herbal tea before bed improves sleep duration in adults

Pet store expands selection of natural pet foods and eco friendly toys

Coast guard rescues five sailors from sinking boat during severe stormResearchers studied the effects of sleep duration on academic performance in college students

A famous actor starred in a new thriller movie that premiered at the Cannes Film FestivalThe national soccer league announced plans to add a women’s division next year

A tech startup released a device that monitors air quality inside homesThe government provided funding to repair a historic lighthouse on the coast

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• ·Local residents protested a proposed construction project they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·The national hockey team announced its new roster
• ·An oil company announced it will build a new carbon capture facility at its refinery
• ·Archaeologists discovered a ancient burial site with artifacts from a prehistoric civilization
• ·A charity organization sent medical supplies to hospitals in a developing country
• ·A farm started a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program where members receive weekly produce boxes
• ·Furniture store uses bamboo to make eco friendly bedroom sets
• ·A survey found that 50% of people have experienced cyberbullying at some point in their lives
• ·A study revealed that owning a pet can help reduce feelings of social isolation in seniors
• ·A school started a foreign language program
• ·The national parliament approved a new infrastructure plan including funding for roads bridges and airports
• ·A government program provided grants to small businesses affected by natural disasters
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 28% over the past two years
• ·A pet rescue organization started a foster program to help animals find temporary homes
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city, causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying flights at the local airport.
• ·A coffee shop started selling matcha lattes with oat milk as a dairy-free option