A severe drought in agricultural regions has led to crop failures, threatening food supplies and raising food prices.

A charity organized a beach cleanupA study found nuts reduce cholesterol

A sports team won a state championshipA local newspaper interviewed a local celebrityA bakery made gluten-free bread

A construction company renovated an old theaterA fitness app added workout videos

A farmers market added a food truck section

Scientists have discovered a new species of deep-sea shrimp that can survive in extremely high-temperature ventsA severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area

A new survey found that 72% of consumers prefer to buy products from brands that prioritize sustainabilityA major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities

A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 32%Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 6 tons of trash

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• ·Study finds that working in green offices boosts employee productivity by 15 percent
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight entertainment systems
• ·A study found that regular social interaction can improve cognitive function in older adults
• ·Scientists warned that ocean acidification is threatening coral reefs and marine life
• ·A marathon race attracted 20,000 participants from 50 countries with the winner finishing in 2 hours 10 minutes
• ·Hardware store sells rain barrels to help homeowners conserve water
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic animated films from the 1980s and 1990s
• ·A celebrity chef created a special menu for a charity dinner to raise money for hunger relief
• ·A famous athlete broke the world record in the 100-meter sprint with a time of 9.58 seconds
• ·A construction company used solar power to run its equipment during a project
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two scientists for their work on quantum computing
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of blueberries may lower the risk of heart disease by 22%
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users find local events
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open stores in several new countries
• ·Researchers found that eating nuts daily can reduce the risk of diabetes
• ·A study showed that teachers who use video lessons have more engaged students