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 hospital announced it will add a new emergency department wing with 30 beds
• ·The prime minister attended an international conference on climate change and carbon reduction
• ·A famous clothing brand announced it will use only eco-friendly materials in production
• ·The local zoo welcomed a new baby animal born as part of a conservation program
• ·A study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 19% in some people
• ·Two neighboring countries signed a historic trade agreement after two years of diplomatic negotiations
• ·The stock market reached a new all-time high on Friday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare firms
• ·A startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and alerts users to pollution spikes
• ·A new café opened in the neighborhood offering specialty coffee
• ·The national rugby team won the championship after a final game that went into overtime
• ·A gym started an adaptive fitness program for people with disabilities, using specialized equipment
• ·A wildlife group protected endangered foxes
• ·Pet store offers grooming services for exotic pets like birds and reptiles
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $9 billion in wind and solar energy over 10 years
• ·International aid groups are sending food supplies to regions affected by severe drought
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media use on the sleep quality of teenagers