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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• ·Ice cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local dairy
• ·Local police seized over $1.5 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected drug trafficking ring
• ·An international charity sent medical teams to support rural hospitals in developing countries
• ·A local library opened a new digital section, offering free access to e-books, audiobooks, and online databases.
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments can improve memory in older adults
• ·A bakery introduced a seasonal pumpkin bread with cinnamon glaze that sold out weekly
• ·A farmers market began accepting food stamps and EBT cards to make fresh produce accessible to all
• ·Newsletter provides tips for winterizing homes before cold weather
• ·A team of historians published a new book about the country’s colonial history
• ·A study revealed that eating nuts as a snack helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels
• ·A school started a recycling competition between classes to encourage more recycling
• ·A cyclist set a new national record for the fastest time in a 100-kilometer race
• ·Fashion designer uses traditional weaving techniques from South America in new collection
• ·A leading financial institution predicted that the country’s GDP will grow by 2.8% next year up from 2.1% this year
• ·A coffee roaster started selling small-batch beans sourced from family farms in Colombia
• ·The city held a parade to celebrate a national holiday