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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• ·The country’s export of agricultural products set a new record this year
• ·A severe storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power outages and forcing coastal residents to evacuate
• ·A tech company announced a new innovation in artificial intelligence
• ·A hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and weights for guests
• ·A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted price
• ·Doctors identified a new variant of the virus with milder symptoms
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of deep-sea fish that glows in the dark
• ·A library started offering book rentals by mail for homebound patrons
• ·Coast guard conducts hurricane drills in preparation for storm season
• ·A government agency updated its regulations to protect the environment
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles
• ·A school started a gardening club that grows vegetables for the school’s salad bar
• ·The government announced grants for companies developing new renewable energy technologies
• ·A tech startup developed a portable device that tests water purity in minutes
• ·The city council voted to build new library branches in underserved neighborhoods
• ·A study showed that group study sessions help students understand difficult subjects better