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 team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s sewage system
• ·A new app was released to help people learn foreign languages
• ·A local café introduced a new matcha latte with homemade honey that quickly became a customer favorite
• ·Mathematicians solve complex problem in number theory
• ·Researchers studied the impact of social media on teenage mental health
• ·A severe heatwave forced schools to close early and outdoor events to be canceled
• ·A survey found that 80% of people believe social media has a negative impact on mental health
• ·Weather forecasters predicted heavy snowfall for northern regions next week
• ·A school district started a summer school program for students needing extra help in math and reading
• ·A small business owner started a podcast about entrepreneurship, gaining 8,000 monthly listeners
• ·Dietitian recommends adding chia seeds to meals for omega 3 fatty acid intake
• ·A startup launched a new app that helps users track their daily water intake and stay hydrated
• ·A restaurant started offering vegetarian and vegan tasting menus to showcase plant-based cuisine
• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.6 mmHg in adults with hypertension
• ·A farmers market started accepting mobile payments to make transactions easier
• ·The government announced plans to build more affordable housing units