A severe drought led to water shortages in many cities in the region

Biologists develop new method to protect honeybees from pesticidesGymnastics team wins first place at regional competition

Study finds that using lavender essential oil reduces anxiety symptomsCoffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central AmericaMiddle school organizes field trip to science museum for students

Fashion show features designs by students from local fashion schoolResearch shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress levels

Pet hospital offers 24 hour emergency care for pets

City holds parade to celebrate national holiday with local marching bandsA grocery store started offering online recipe suggestions based on the items customers have in their cart

A school district updated its technology policy to allow students to use their own devices in classA photographer published a book of photos documenting the history of a local neighborhood over the past 50 years

A hotel added a spa and wellness center with massage services and yoga classes for guestsA musician performed at a benefit concert to raise money for a local children’s hospital

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• ·A local bookstore hosted an author event with a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer
• ·A clothing store offered a sale on summer clothing to make room for fall inventory
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·The government built new schools in growing suburbs to reduce overcrowding in existing schools
• ·Study shows that drinking enough water improves athletic performance by 10 percent
• ·A charity raised money to provide scholarships for students from low-income families
• ·A hotel started offering pet-friendly rooms with beds and toys for guests’ animals
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry
• ·Scientists developed a safe and efficient way to recycle old batteries
• ·Local government organizes cleanup event for riverbank polluted by litter
• ·Local authorities launched a recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and laptops
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in teenage girls
• ·The national basketball league announced a new TV deal worth $1 billion
• ·A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 44% in adults
• ·A museum hosted a lecture series featuring archaeologists discussing recent discoveries in ancient civilizations
• ·Firefighters rescue family of four from house fire in early morning hours