A severe thunderstorm hit the city, causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying flights at the local airport.

A car manufacturer revealed a new electric SUV with a range of 400 miles per chargeLocal police started a program to distribute free bike lights to reduce accidents

Scientists discovered a new species of sea slug that can photosynthesize like plantsA charity organization launched a campaign to collect winter coats for children in low-income familiesThe national opera company announced it will perform for free in community parks this summer

A new study indicated that reading printed books improves comprehension better than e-booksEngineers designed a new type of wind turbine that makes less noise for nearby communities

Local businesses hosted a craft fair where artisans sold handmade jewelry and pottery

A professional soccer player donated $500000 to build a sports complex in his hometownResearchers detected signs of life on a distant planet through a space telescope

The city introduced a bike-sharing program to encourage green transportationA well-known actor announced his retirement from the film industry after 30 years

Doctors advised people to get vaccinated against the flu before the winter seasonThe government invested a large amount of money in improving public transportation

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• ·A famous singer announced a farewell tour after 30 years in the music industry
• ·A famous poet published a new collection of works centered on themes of hope and resilience
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibition on space exploration
• ·A farmers market started accepting mobile payments to make transactions easier for vendors
• ·Retailers introduced mobile checkout apps to reduce lines during peak shopping hours
• ·A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literature
• ·A tech company unveiled a new virtual reality headset for gaming and education
• ·A high school science club won a national award for their project on renewable energy storage
• ·The national opera company announced a tour of small towns to make opera more accessible
• ·A farmers market hosted a holiday market
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves social skills in children
• ·Ice cream shop introduces new flavors made with local dairy and fruits
• ·A local café started serving plant-based milk options like oat almond and soy milk
• ·A study found that students who listen to instrumental music while studying retain 10% more information
• ·A local farmers’ market started selling homemade jams and honey
• ·A software company released a new video conferencing tool that supports up to 1,000 participants