A severe thunderstorm with lightning strikes caused power outages for 5000 homes in the suburbs

Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six monthsSwimming team sets three new state records at annual championship meet

Study reveals that family game nights improve communication between children and parentsFlorist creates special flower arrangements for upcoming Mother’s Day celebrationsTeachers attend workshop on integrating technology into classroom lessons

Motorcycle show features custom bikes from local builders and national brandsResearch finds that drinking herbal tea before bed improves sleep duration in adults

Pet store expands selection of natural pet foods and eco friendly toys

Coast guard rescues five sailors from sinking boat during severe stormResearchers studied the effects of sleep duration on academic performance in college students

A famous actor starred in a new thriller movie that premiered at the Cannes Film FestivalThe national soccer league announced plans to add a women’s division next year

A tech startup released a device that monitors air quality inside homesThe government provided funding to repair a historic lighthouse on the coast

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• ·A new airport terminal is under construction to handle more passengers
• ·Researchers created a rapid test for a common respiratory virus that gives results in 10 minutes
• ·A study published in a medical journal found that drinking green tea regularly improves skin health by reducing inflammation
• ·The government launched a program to encourage households to install solar panels with tax rebates
• ·A bakery introduced a seasonal line of pumpkin-flavored pastries that sold out within a week of launch
• ·A musician performed at a charity gala that raised $50000 for a nonprofit
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of fish in the Amazon River
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1500 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fabric that is eco-friendly
• ·A city launched a recycling program that rewards residents with discounts at local stores
• ·A tech startup released a new app that helps users find local fitness classes
• ·A city council approved the construction of 300 new affordable housing units
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy sources now account for 30% of the country’s total energy production.
• ·A global tech giant said it will invest $2.6 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 46% by 2030
• ·The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 2 days
• ·Engineers designed a new type of solar panel that works in both direct and indirect sunlight