A severe cyclone hit a coastal town, destroying dozens of homes and leaving many residents without power or clean water.

The school board approved plans to build a new elementary school in a growing neighborhoodResearchers found that interacting with pets can reduce stress and anxiety in adults

The government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores and sell products digitallyA tech startup launched an app that helps users manage their personal finances and save moneyDoctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems and eye diseases early

The local museum hosted a lecture series with experts talking about various historical topicsA new study showed that air pollution can affect cognitive function in older adults

The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes to promote cycling as a mode of transportation

A major airline added new in-flight snacks and meals made with organic ingredientsWildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey into protected forest area

Lifestyle magazine shares tips for creating energy efficient homesScientists compare yields of organic and conventional farming methods

Track and field athletes win 10 medals at regional championship meetStudy reveals that family dinners improve children’s self esteem

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• ·A school district decided to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more art and music classes
• ·Researchers discovered that drinking green tea regularly may lower the risk of certain cancers
• ·Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.0
• ·The country’s renewable energy capacity increased by 20 percent
• ·Research shows that practicing gratitude improves mental health over time
• ·The school district installed high-speed internet in all schools to support online learning
• ·A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences
• ·A tech startup released a device that monitors air quality inside homes
• ·The country’s trade surplus grew by 9% in the third quarter due to increased export demand
• ·Running club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospital
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 4 percent thanks to new jobs in tourism
• ·Researchers found that listening to music helps reduce anxiety
• ·The government announced a ban on single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A school district added more foreign language courses, including Mandarin and Spanish
• ·The government announced a new plan to reduce student loan debt
• ·A small business owner started a loyalty program where customers earn points for referrals