A severe cyclone hit a coastal town, destroying dozens of homes and leaving many residents without power or clean water.

The school board approved plans to build a new elementary school in a growing neighborhoodResearchers found that interacting with pets can reduce stress and anxiety in adults

The government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores and sell products digitallyA tech startup launched an app that helps users manage their personal finances and save moneyDoctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems and eye diseases early

The local museum hosted a lecture series with experts talking about various historical topicsA new study showed that air pollution can affect cognitive function in older adults

The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes to promote cycling as a mode of transportation

A major airline added new in-flight snacks and meals made with organic ingredientsWildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey into protected forest area

Lifestyle magazine shares tips for creating energy efficient homesScientists compare yields of organic and conventional farming methods

Track and field athletes win 10 medals at regional championship meetStudy reveals that family dinners improve children’s self esteem

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• ·Environmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 5 tons of waste
• ·A singer’s new album debuted at number one on global music charts
• ·Coast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastal areas
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life
• ·The country’s trade deficit decreased by 8 percent this year
• ·Middle school students designed a solar-powered water purification system for remote communities
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·A bakery won first place at a national food expo for its innovative vegan chocolate cake
• ·A hotel added a rooftop garden where guests can relax and enjoy views of the city
• ·A study revealed that dog owners have lower stress levels than non-dog owners
• ·The government passed a law to protect old-growth forests from commercial logging
• ·Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices
• ·The government built new affordable housing complexes in urban areas with high rent costs
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·A photographer published a book of photos documenting the history of a local neighborhood over the past 50 years
• ·Scientists identified a gene that affects how the body metabolizes sugar and fat