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

(责任编辑：杨蔓)

• ·A scientist developed a new type of biodegradable packaging for food products
• ·A fashion store started offering alteration services to ensure clothes fit customers perfectly
• ·Doctors developed a new non-surgical treatment for back pain using ultrasound technology
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will have fewer storms than average
• ·The stock market received a boost from positive news about global trade
• ·Train company upgrades fleet with faster and more comfortable carriages
• ·Research finds that drinking herbal tea before bed improves sleep duration in adults
• ·A community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen
• ·Study finds that learning sign language improves communication skills in kids
• ·A retail store announced it would stay open 24 hours a day during the holiday shopping season
• ·A vineyard started offering wine tasting tours with guided walks through the vineyards
• ·An airline announced it would use more biofuel to power its planes and reduce carbon emissions
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce food waste at home
• ·Research indicates that gratitude practices reduce symptoms of depression
• ·A major airline announced it would start offering direct flights to three new European cities
• ·A community group organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 300 bags of trash from local streets