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

A museum hosted a family day with face painting and craft activities for childrenA airline offered frequent flyer members priority boarding and extra baggage allowance

A charity organized a toy drive for children in foster care during the holiday seasonA university started a new graduate program in public health with a focus on epidemiologyA bookstore hosted a poetry reading featuring local poets and spoken word artists

A city council discussed plans to improve water quality in local rivers and streamsA clothing brand started selling its products in department stores across the country

A hospital started a smoking cessation program with counseling and medication support

A school started a debate club where students compete in regional debate tournamentsA city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the appearance of downtown

A scientist discovered a new way to convert plastic waste into fuelA pet store hosted a training workshop for new dog owners

A fashion store donated unsold clothing to a homeless shelter instead of throwing it awayA library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week

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• ·A famous singer announced a North American tour with 25 shows scheduled next summer
• ·A major fashion show was held in the city showcasing the latest designs from top designers around the world
• ·A hotel started offering complimentary breakfast for all guests
• ·A new opera based on a historical event opened to critical acclaim from music critics
• ·Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents
• ·Volleyball tournament features teams from 35 colleges nationwide
• ·Chemists develop new material that is both strong and biodegradable
• ·Scientists find way to extend shelf life of fresh produce by two weeks
• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035
• ·A bakery introduced gluten-free and vegan options for all of its popular pastries
• ·A city repaired 10 miles of sidewalks to make downtown more accessible for strollers and wheelchairs
• ·A study showed that drinking green tea regularly can improve brain function
• ·Major electronics retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policy to 60 days
• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035.
• ·A farmers market hosted a fall festival with live music, pumpkin carving, and local food tastings
• ·Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairs