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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• ·Toy company creates educational toys that teach coding basics to toddlers
• ·A library hosted digital literacy classes for adults learning to use email and online banking
• ·Track and field athletes win medals at regional championship
• ·A university research team made a breakthrough in cancer treatment research
• ·The city’s public transportation system announced it will add more buses during rush hour to reduce overcrowding and wait times.
• ·A new hospital wing dedicated to children’s care opened this week
• ·A river in the south overflowed its banks, causing damage to 60 farms and several roads
• ·TV network announces new reality show about small business owners
• ·Government invests $30 million in affordable childcare programs statewide
• ·The government launched a campaign to teach people about the importance of recycling
• ·A new aquarium opened with a variety of sea creatures
• ·A new study showed that weight training can improve balance in older adults
• ·The government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologies
• ·A local community organized a festival to celebrate cultural diversity featuring music dance and food from different countries
• ·Art gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists
• ·A luxury hotel chain planned to renovate all its hotels in the next two years