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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• ·The city council approved plans to build a new light rail system connecting downtown to the suburbs
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users manage their finances
• ·Researchers studied climate change’s impact on plants
• ·Yoga studio offers restorative yoga classes for people with chronic pain
• ·A library started offering book rentals by mail for patrons who can’t visit in person
• ·City implements new recycling program that accepts hard to recycle plastics
• ·The country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent for the third month in a row
• ·A hospital started a smoking cessation program with counseling and medication support
• ·A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 80 community members
• ·A smartphone company released a new model with a higher resolution camera and longer battery life
• ·Scientists discovered that spending time in green spaces can reduce symptoms of ADHD in children
• ·A museum displayed ancient Egyptian mummies and artifacts on loan from a museum in Cairo
• ·A local artist painted a series of portraits of community leaders to display in city hall
• ·Scientists observed that a species of bird is migrating earlier due to warmer springs
• ·Researchers found that eating a balanced breakfast helps students stay focused during class
• ·A study found that spending time with grandchildren reduces depression in elderly adults