A severe thunderstorm knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses in the suburban area.

A charity organized a 10K run that raised $40,000 for homeless sheltersA study showed that students who take breaks during study sessions retain more information

A professional soccer team signed a young player from a local youth leagueA local newspaper won an award for its coverage of a major local infrastructure projectA bakery started delivering fresh pastries to local hotels and cafes every morning

A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office buildingA fitness app that tracks water intake reached 1 million downloads

A farmers market added a section for local artisans to sell handmade jewelry and crafts

A hospital opened a new urgent care center in a suburban areaThe space agency successfully landed a probe on a comet to collect samples

A coffee chain announced it will source all its beans from sustainable farmsThe city council approved a project to build a new community center in the suburbs

Archaeologists found evidence of an ancient civilization in a cave systemCar companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving technology

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• ·City officials approved a proposal to build more affordable housing units in downtown neighborhoods
• ·The government released a report showing a 18% improvement in air quality in urban areas
• ·Book publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservation
• ·The national space agency tested a new parachute system for future Mars landings
• ·Heavy rainfall in the midwest caused rivers to rise prompting evacuation orders for 200 households
• ·Archaeologists found ancient ruins that date back over 2000 years in a small village
• ·Radio station launches new program focused on local business stories
• ·A tech company unveiled a new laptop with a flexible screen
• ·Study shows that adding garlic to meals lowers blood pressure in adults
• ·Plant nursery sells pollinator friendly plants to support bees and butterflies
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·A charity started a program to help children learn to read
• ·A national park offered camping permits online for the first time
• ·The postal service introduced a new express delivery option for packages that arrive within 24 hours
• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5 mmHg in adults with hypertension.
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health