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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• ·A government program provided job training for workers in industries facing labor shortages
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new skate park
• ·The country’s economy grew by 23 percent in the last quarter
• ·An airline announced it would use more biofuel to power its planes and reduce carbon emissions
• ·A construction project to renovate a library began
• ·A city council approved funds to upgrade public playgrounds
• ·Mathematicians solve complex problem in algebra that has puzzled experts for decades
• ·A study showed that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others’ perspectives
• ·A coffee shop introduced a new line of specialty teas, including herbal and loose-leaf varieties
• ·Sports league introduces new safety rules for youth athletes to prevent injuries
• ·Local authorities announced plans to build a new hospital in a rural area addressing the shortage of medical facilities
• ·Police arrested four suspects in connection with a series of burglaries in a wealthy neighborhood
• ·The government announced a plan to plant 1 million trees over the next five years to combat deforestation
• ·A study showed that walking 30 minutes a day can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes
• ·Fashion designer presents new collection inspired by traditional textiles
• ·Coffee shop roasts its own beans on site