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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• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s winter will have above-average snowfall
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter
• ·Film festival announces lineup including works from 25 countries
• ·A clothing brand announced a recycling program for old clothes to reduce waste
• ·A flood destroyed several roads and bridges in a rural area
• ·A software company released an update to its app that added a dark mode and faster loading times
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of deep-sea fish during an expedition in the Pacific Ocean
• ·The space agency announced plans to send a probe to study Jupiter’s moons
• ·A farm started selling honey sticks as a healthy snack for kids
• ·Researchers published a study showing that daily walking improves joint health in middle-aged adults
• ·Scientists observed a rare astronomical event involving a comet passing Earth
• ·Tech giant Apple unveiled a new laptop with a more powerful chip and longer battery life
• ·Theater hosts special screening of classic film with live orchestra accompaniment
• ·A research study showed that eating a diet rich in vegetables can reduce the risk of heart disease
• ·Firefighters rescued a cat from a burning building in the downtown area