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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• ·Pet hospital offers 24 hour emergency care for pets
• ·A popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year
• ·A charity raised funds to support animal shelters across the country
• ·A new study indicated that owning a cat can reduce the risk of stroke in older adults
• ·Scientists identified a new species of butterfly in the Amazon rainforest
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth year in a row
• ·The United Nations released a report showing a 12% reduction in global poverty over five years
• ·The local theater hosted a special performance to raise money for charity
• ·A library started offering book rentals by mail for patrons who can’t visit in person
• ·The police department launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted driving
• ·A new coffee shop opened downtown offering specialty drinks made with locally sourced beans
• ·The United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communities
• ·A best-selling author announced a new book focusing on environmental activism
• ·The government increased funding for after-school programs to help working parents
• ·A charity collected donations of stuffed animals for children in hospitals
• ·Scientists developed a new test that can detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease