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 new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 55 countries
• ·Scientists identified a new protein that helps the body fight infections
• ·A tech startup raised $100 million in funding to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry.
• ·A community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween
• ·Retail sales increased by 3.2% in the third quarter driven by strong demand for electronics and home goods
• ·A professional runner set a new national record in the marathon at a recent race
• ·A local café started serving craft beer and wine in the evening
• ·Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leader
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows to its library
• ·The government announced plans to repair aging bridges in urban and rural areas
• ·Ambulance service offers free first aid classes to community members
• ·The city council voted to build new library branches
• ·Football team signs veteran quarterback to one-year contract for upcoming season
• ·A construction project to widen a major highway began, with expected completion in two years
• ·A local theater company performed a musical adaptation of a classic children’s book
• ·A global summit on climate change concluded with a commitment from 100 countries to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030.