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 new survey found 80% of employees value work-life balance over high salaries
• ·Survey shows that consumer confidence has increased this quarter
• ·A pet store started offering fish tank maintenance services for busy owners
• ·A study published in a top medical journal found daily exercise can improve mental health by reducing anxiety symptoms
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying income inequality
• ·Researchers at a leading university developed a new battery technology that charges 10 times faster than current lithium-ion batteries
• ·A major bookstore announced it will host monthly book clubs for different age groups
• ·A fashion designer created a clothing line using recycled ocean plastic, raising $10k for ocean conservation
• ·Pet hospital offers 24 hour emergency care for pets
• ·The local zoo started offering night tours to see animals that are active after dark
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores
• ·Local police organized a neighborhood safety patrol with volunteer residents
• ·A car accident on a busy street caused minor delays but no serious injuries
• ·A school district started a summer school program to help students catch up on learning
• ·Newspaper features profile of local business owner who started company from home
• ·A team of engineers developed a new type of battery that can charge electric vehicles in 15 minutes, a breakthrough for the industry.