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 new study revealed that people who live alone have higher rates of high blood pressure
• ·Astronomers release new images of distant galaxy taken by space telescope
• ·A scientist discovered a new antibiotic that can treat infections resistant to current medications
• ·Coffee shop roasts coffee beans in small batches for freshness
• ·A fire department visited local elementary schools to teach fire safety to 300+ kids
• ·Volunteers helped paint and repair a community center in a low-income neighborhood
• ·Survey reveals that 60 percent of travelers plan to take international trips next year
• ·Firefighters rescue family from house fire in early morning hours
• ·The local theater held a charity performance to raise money for disaster relief
• ·A sports team signed a new player from another country
• ·A tech company released a finance app that helps users track expenses and savings
• ·The city started a composting program to turn food waste into fertilizer for public gardens
• ·A tech startup launched an app that tracks spending and helps users save money for goals
• ·A museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about history
• ·A new study indicated that regular exercise reduces the risk of developing certain cancers
• ·A local artist painted a mural to celebrate the city’s cultural diversity