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 city added 100 new parking spaces downtown, including 20 accessible spots for people with disabilities
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy sources now account for 30% of the country’s total energy production.
• ·Scientists at a leading lab developed a new test that detects a common virus in just five minutes
• ·A charity organization sent medical teams to help communities affected by a recent earthquake
• ·The postal service announced it would expand its package delivery service to more rural areas
• ·Candle company releases new scents inspired by mountain forests and ocean breezes
• ·Research finds that outdoor play reduces myopia in children
• ·The airport announced it will install new biometric scanners to speed up passenger check-in
• ·A library added 5,000 new books to its collection including 1,000 titles in foreign languages
• ·Local police launched a campaign to prevent distracted driving
• ·A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event where customers sampled 5 different types of coffee
• ·A podcast about science and technology reached 1 million monthly listeners after one year of production
• ·A national park closed three hiking trails temporarily to repair damage caused by recent wildfires
• ·A popular coffee chain planned to open new stores in small cities
• ·A fashion brand released a limited-edition collection for the holiday season
• ·A city expanded its bike lane network to make cycling safer for commuters