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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• ·Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for national competition
• ·Archaeologists uncovered ancient tools and pottery fragments dating back 6000 years in a cave
• ·A tech company released software that helps small businesses manage online payments
• ·A popular bakery chain announced it will open 30 new locations in coastal cities next spring
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $8.5 billion in hydrogen fuel technology over the next decade
• ·The government passed a law to protect ancient forests from logging and development
• ·A farm started selling its produce online to reach more customers
• ·The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible trains
• ·Doctors urged people to get vaccinated against the seasonal flu
• ·A community garden donated 75 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchen
• ·Scientists developed a new way to grow tomatoes in space for long-duration missions
• ·Doctors discovered a new way to treat allergies with fewer side effects
• ·A coffee shop hosted a live jazz night that featured local musicians and drew large crowds
• ·The government built new affordable housing complexes in urban areas with high rent costs
• ·Doctors urged parents to make sure their children get enough vitamin D for healthy bone development
• ·Doctors reported a decrease in the number of patients with a certain disease