A severe storm hit the east coast overnight, causing power outages for over 100,000 residents and closing several major highways.

A tech company allowed its employees to work from home three days a week which improved employee satisfactionA community garden received a grant to build a new greenhouse that extends its growing season

A coffee shop started a loyalty program that rewards customers with a free drink after 10 purchasesA university opened a new research center focused on finding solutions to climate changeA taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to book rides and track their driver

A study showed that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of osteoporosis by 40%A small business owner started a podcast to share tips for other entrepreneurs in the industry

A city hosted a holiday parade that featured 50 floats and was watched by 10,000 people

A farm started offering tours to teach visitors about sustainable agriculture practicesA national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with fish

A clothing store started selling its products online through a new websiteA city launched a bike sharing program to reduce traffic congestion

A research team developed a new vaccine for a common animal diseaseA bookstore hosted a book fair featuring local authors

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• ·The government announced a new $450 million funding package to support small businesses hit by recent economic challenges
• ·Volleyball tournament features college teams from across the country
• ·Archaeologists found ancient ruins that date back over 2000 years in a small village
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the southern neighborhood
• ·A major airline offered discounted tickets for early bookings
• ·Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that makes 30% less noise than older models
• ·A fire broke out in a historic building in the city center, causing extensive damage to its interior.
• ·A tech company released a new laptop model that weighs just 1.2kg and has a 18-hour battery life
• ·The school board voted to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more extracurricular activities
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on traditional pottery making led by a local artist
• ·The railway service announced discounted fares for senior citizens and people with disabilities
• ·A software company released an update to its app that added a dark mode and faster loading times
• ·Cross country team wins state championship with record breaking time
• ·The police department introduced a new app to help citizens report non emergency issues