The government provided drought relief to farmers struggling with crop losses

A best-selling author announced their next book will focus on climate change activismLocal schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester

A large utility company invested $2.7 billion in wind farm projects in the northern statesA tropical storm formed in the Atlantic prompting coastal evacuation warningsThe World Health Organization updated its guidelines for preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses

A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $190 million with a new teamA new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1200 bikes at 60 stations

Marine researchers discovered a group of rare sea turtles nesting in a protected coastal area

The government passed a law requiring all new buildings to meet green energy standardsCommunity group organizes cultural festival featuring local food and music

Radio station hosts fundraiser to collect food for local food bankEngineers develop portable water purification system for disaster relief

Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth year in a rowStudy shows that listening to audiobooks improves reading comprehension

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• ·A farm used drones to monitor crop health, reducing pesticide use by 20%
• ·Research shows that meditation practice lowers blood pressure in hypertensive patients
• ·An airline announced discounted fares for students traveling to college for the first time
• ·A fire department responded to a kitchen fire that was put out before it spread to other rooms
• ·Renewable energy sources (solar wind hydro) accounted for 25% of global electricity generation last year
• ·College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar power
• ·A construction company finished building a new hospital wing that adds 50 new beds
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 35%
• ·The government launched a program to teach coding skills to unemployed young adults
• ·A new library was built in a suburban neighborhood
• ·A medical study found that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves memory retention
• ·A study found that swimming for 30 minutes three times a week can improve heart health
• ·The mayor announced a plan to build 9000 affordable housing units over the next five years
• ·A popular online retailer offered free gift wrapping during the holiday season
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public art projects
• ·A study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids