A severe thunderstorm caused power outages for 65000 residents in the eastern region

A study found that spending 45 minutes outdoors daily can reduce symptoms of depression by 30%The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket fuel that reduces carbon emissions

A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic cups entirely by the end of next yearThe city council approved a $180 million project to build a new public transit hubArchaeologists uncovered ancient jewelry and tools at a dig site dating back 4000 years

Car manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a faster charging system for electric vehiclesA heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closures

The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two scientists for their work on quantum computing

A local community center started offering free fitness classes for seniors twice a weekScientists found that a certain type of plant can be used to treat headaches and migraines

The government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores and sell products onlineA bookstore hosted a poetry night where local poets read their work to an audience

A local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cupsEngineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer

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• ·A major oil spill off the coast contaminated 50 miles of shoreline killing thousands of fish and seabirds
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children
• ·A fire department hosted a community barbecue to raise funds for new equipment
• ·A new animal rescue center opened to care for injured wildlife in the countryside
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test water purity using a portable device
• ·A national forest opened a new campground with facilities for RVs and tent camping
• ·A local bakery started selling gluten-free bread made with locally sourced grains
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses to upgrade to digital payment systems
• ·Scientists observed a rare astronomical phenomenon in the night sky
• ·Local schools organized a field trip to a science museum
• ·Local authorities opened a new recycling center to promote waste reduction
• ·Podcast interviews environmental activist about climate change solutions
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fabric made from recycled plastic bottles
• ·A famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became an international bestseller
• ·A community garden hosted a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·A severe flood in the river valley destroyed several bridges and roads, cutting off access to three small towns.