A prolonged drought forced farmers to switch to drought-resistant crops to save their harvests

A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in basements of 100 homes in a suburban neighborhoodA study found that watching nature documentaries can reduce stress levels by 30%

The government announced plans to upgrade public libraries with new computers and Wi-FiA museum acquired a valuable painting by a famous artist from the Renaissance periodA local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where members get weekly produce boxes

Engineers designed a new type of solar panel that works in both direct and indirect sunlightThe postal service introduced a new tracking app that lets users see where their packages are in real time

A celebrity chef published a cookbook with recipes for quick and easy weeknight meals

Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves enough energy to power a home for 10 yearsResearchers found that air pollution from traffic increases the risk of respiratory illnesses in children

The transportation ministry added more crosswalks and pedestrian signals in busy areasA famous poet was awarded a lifetime achievement award for their contributions to literature

A hospital started a program to help patients with chronic pain manage symptoms without opioidsA retail store announced it would donate a portion of holiday sales to a children’s charity

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• ·A tech company released software that helps small businesses manage online payments
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·A leading car manufacturer announced it would phase out gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035 focusing on electric cars
• ·Researchers found that learning a musical instrument improves math skills in elementary students
• ·Astronomers discover new planet in habitable zone of nearby star
• ·A community garden hosted a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·Park officials close trails to protect endangered species habitat
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in coastal towns
• ·A museum hosted a lecture series by experts on ancient civilizations
• ·Local schools will extend after - school programs to support working parents
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing
• ·A popular social media platform introduced new privacy settings for users
• ·Local police arrested three suspects in connection with a series of burglaries that have been plaguing the city’s suburbs.
• ·A city expanded its bike-sharing program to include 500 new electric bikes
• ·The national soccer team won their first match in the World Cup defeating a defending champion with a score of 2-0
• ·A smartphone manufacturer announced a new model with a foldable screen and 5G connectivity