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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• ·The transportation agency announced plans to add 10 new subway stations to the city’s transit system
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science
• ·The national rugby team won the regional championship for the third time
• ·A study showed that drinking green tea can improve skin health by reducing inflammation
• ·A tech company announced plans to hire 200 new employees for its customer support team
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits with locally grown greens
• ·The stock market closed at a new high after a week of steady growth
• ·A small business owner started a blog about their industry that gained 5,000 followers
• ·A city installed 25 new public Wi-Fi hotspots in community centers and senior centers
• ·A major food company announced it will remove artificial colors from all its products
• ·A new movie received rave reviews from critics and is being talked about as an Oscar contender
• ·A fire department responded to a small wildfire in a rural area and contained it within hours
• ·A study found that drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·A major retailer announced plans to offer free shipping for all online orders
• ·A city council approved funding to repave 25 miles of residential roads damaged by winter weather
• ·Scientists observed a rare astronomical event involving a comet passing Earth