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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• ·Researchers studied the effects of sleep deprivation on driving ability
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament, ending their bid for the championship.
• ·A famous actor donated his collection of movie scripts to a film school
• ·A new program was launched to help ex-offenders find jobs and reintegrate into society
• ·A musician released a live album recorded during a sold-out concert tour across the country
• ·The national postal service announced it will increase delivery speeds, with most packages now arriving within 2 days.
• ·A community held a festival to celebrate cultural diversity with food music and dance from different countries
• ·A new smartphone model with advanced camera features was released
• ·The university invited a renowned expert to give a lecture on technology innovation
• ·A soccer player scored a hat-trick (three goals) in a 4-1 victory over their rivals
• ·A community garden won an award for its contributions to the local food system
• ·Fitness center adds new cardio equipment and weight training machines
• ·Scientists created a new method to clean up oil spills using naturally occurring bacteria
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores
• ·The city council approved a $180 million project to build a new public transit hub
• ·A tech company announced it would plant a tree for every product sold to help the environment