A thunderstorm caused damage to roofs and power lines in several neighborhoods

Researchers found a potential link between daily walking and reduced risk of type 2 diabetesA popular clothing brand announced it will phase out plastic packaging by the end of next year

A high school hosted its first international cultural festival, featuring food and performances from 15 countriesA university opened a new research lab focused on developing sustainable battery technologiesA small town organized a cleanup event that removed 3 tons of litter from local rivers

A construction company began work on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic in downtown areasA social media platform rolled out a new feature to help users identify and report fake news

A local library started offering free digital literacy classes for senior citizens twice a week

A bakery won first place at a national food expo for its innovative vegan chocolate cakeResearch indicates that getting enough sleep improves creativity

Juice bar uses cold-press technology to make nutrient-rich juicesAnimal shelter partners with pet store to offer discounted adoption fees

Newspaper reports on growth of small businesses in downtown areaAstronomers discover new planet in habitable zone of nearby star

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• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tablets
• ·A school district hired a new music teacher to start a marching band program
• ·A social media platform introduced a feature to let users hide posts from certain accounts
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new park in a residential area
• ·A charity started a program to help homeless people find jobs and housing
• ·A city hosted a food festival featuring dishes from 50 different cultures
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 500 bikes and 50 docking stations
• ·Researchers found that using cloth bags instead of plastic bags reduces plastic waste by 80%
• ·The university conducted a survey on student satisfaction with online courses
• ·A study found that taking short walks during work breaks improves productivity and focus
• ·A discount store announced it will expand its organic food section in all locations
• ·A hospital announced it will add a new emergency department wing with 30 beds
• ·Movie theater offers family friendly matinees with reduced ticket prices
• ·A clothing brand announced it will recycle old t-shirts into new accessories