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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• ·A popular TV show was renewed for a fifth season following high ratings and positive reviews from critics
• ·The national basketball league announced a new sponsorship deal
• ·A new study indicated that eating breakfast helps maintain a healthy weight
• ·A new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.8 hours to 1.3 hours
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users organize their daily tasks and appointments
• ·Scientists developed a way to recycle old batteries into new energy storage devices
• ·Doctors recommended limiting sugary drinks to one per day to prevent tooth decay and obesity
• ·The government launched a program to preserve historical sites
• ·A city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizer
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern states, closing airports and schools, and leaving thousands of drivers stranded on highways.
• ·A high school football coach was named Coach of the Year after leading the team to an undefeated season
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 59% more efficient than current models
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 33% of the country’s total energy production
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% in September the lowest in 15 years
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• ·Chocolate shop releases limited edition flavor for holiday season