A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flights

A new study showed that air pollution from traffic affects lung health in cyclistsThe city council announced plans to build more pedestrian crosswalks in busy areas

A major airline added new in-flight Wi-Fi service to all its planesScientists developed a new lightweight metal that is used in aircraft constructionThe school district added a course on climate change to the science curriculum

Researchers found that eating dark chocolate improves blood flow to the brainThe government passed a law to limit noise from nightclubs and bars in residential areas

A popular social media platform added a new feature to block unwanted messages

Doctors developed a new cream to treat psoriasis that has fewer side effectsA wildlife conservation group worked to protect forests

A software company offered a free trial of its programA city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant

A charity organized a benefit concertA study found that reading printed books is better for comprehension than e-books

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• ·A bakery won a regional award for its chocolate cake
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect endangered plant species
• ·Farmers reported a surge in demand for organic dairy products following new health trend reports
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that gives results in 10 minutes
• ·Local police started a program to teach pedestrian safety to elementary school students
• ·A farm installed a rainwater collection system for its irrigation needs
• ·A winter storm dumped 18 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for two days
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to prevent cyberbullying among teens
• ·Researchers found that regular strength training reduces the risk of osteoporosis in women
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on traditional pottery making led by a local artist
• ·A community organized a senior tea party that brought together 60 elderly residents for conversation
• ·Researchers studied the impact of social media on teenage mental health
• ·A school district hired a new guidance counselor to provide support to students’ mental health and academic goals
• ·A new high-speed rail line connecting two major cities was officially opened, cutting travel time by half.
• ·A tech company released an update to fix security vulnerabilities in its software
• ·A drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for residents