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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• ·Local police solved a decades-old cold case using advanced DNA technology
• ·A bakery made custom cakes for weddings and birthdays
• ·Book publisher releases young adult novel about climate activism by debut author
• ·Researchers found that spending time outdoors reduces stress levels
• ·A popular music artist released a new album topping charts in 20 countries within 24 hours
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtown
• ·City council votes to increase minimum wage for municipal workers
• ·The government provided financial aid to small businesses damaged by recent floods
• ·Researchers developed a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building materials
• ·Researchers found that walking in forests reduces levels of harmful chemicals in the blood
• ·Engineers developed a new type of asphalt that absorbs rainwater to reduce flooding
• ·Book club discusses novel about climate change and environmental activism
• ·The stock market rose 1.8% after a major pharmaceutical company announced a new drug
• ·Photography exhibit focusing on urban wildlife opens at city gallery
• ·Local authorities announced a single-use plastic bag ban in all retail stores starting next month
• ·Local schools switched to compostable lunch trays to reduce waste in school cafeterias