A severe storm struck the eastern coast causing widespread power outages and forcing coastal community evacuations

Scientists created a new type of battery that can store 40% more energy than current modelsThe police department launched a new initiative to reduce speeding in residential neighborhoods

A social media platform added a feature to let users hide comments containing offensive languageAn energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five yearsA drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn production

A study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in reading and math classesThe government increased funding for public libraries to update their digital resources and book collections

A museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cameras from the 19th and 20th centuries

A local bakery started selling gluten-free pastries made with almond flour and coconut sugarA tech company released a new laptop with longer battery life

Weather forecasters warned of a possible hurricane approaching the coastA new park was opened to provide more green space for residents

Researchers found that eating more fruits reduces the risk of certain diseasesLocal businesses organized a market to sell handmade products

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• ·A national park reported an increase in the number of visitors during the summer
• ·Study finds that peppermint essential oil improves focus and concentration
• ·The university conducted research on the use of technology in education
• ·City officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festival
• ·Local schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this week
• ·A small bakery started selling gluten-free croissants that were featured in a local food blog
• ·City officials approved a $300 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·A new movie starring a Hollywood actor broke box office records on its opening weekend
• ·Scientists at a top university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating Parkinson’s disease using stem cell therapy
• ·A new study showed that drinking plenty of water can improve skin hydration and elasticity
• ·An energy company announced it will build a new wind farm capable of powering 60000 homes
• ·Swimming team wins national championship for second consecutive year
• ·Local police reported a 16% drop in traffic violations after launching a public awareness campaign
• ·A new study showed that exposure to sunlight during the day helps regulate sleep
• ·Book publisher launches new children’s book series about animal conservation
• ·Research finds that drinking green tea improves focus and concentration