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 community center offered free computer classes to help seniors learn basic digital skills
• ·A tech company released a software update to fix bugs in its popular app
• ·A popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within 4.5 months
• ·Researchers studied the impact of urbanization on local bird populations
• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow 15% faster when exposed to soft classical music
• ·The national opera company announced it will perform for free in community parks this summer
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top players from 25 countries to coastal resort
• ·A tech company released a new software update to fix security issues
• ·A construction company used recycled materials to build a new community center, reducing waste by 50%
• ·A study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers
• ·A study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in math and science classes
• ·A high school hosted its first international cultural festival, featuring food and performances from 15 countries
• ·Middle school organizes field trip to science museum for students
• ·A hospital hired more nurses to improve patient to nurse ratios
• ·Coffee shop roasts its own beans on-site for freshness