A drought in the southwest led to the cancellation of outdoor water use for landscaping

The city’s public transport system announced it will add more night buses on weekendsA major airline launched new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelers

A local artist created a series of murals highlighting the city’s history of civil rightsThe stock market experienced a small dip after news of a potential trade disputeA charity raised $1.5 million to build wells in villages without clean water

Scientists developed a faster test for COVID-19 that delivers results in 10 minutesLocal schools started using reusable water bottles to reduce plastic waste

The national soccer league announced it will expand to include three new teams

A tech company released software that helps small businesses manage social media accountsPet hospital expands services to include emergency care 24 hours a day

City organizes parade to celebrate national holiday with local bandsOnline retailer offers free shipping for orders over a certain amount

Physicists conduct experiments to test theories about black holesSoftball team wins tournament and qualifies for national competition

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• ·A clothing store started offering free alterations for items purchased in store
• ·A tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 15 people
• ·The police department started a campaign to teach seniors how to avoid phone scams
• ·Researchers found that lack of sleep can increase the risk of developing high blood pressure
• ·The government announced plans to build more bike
• ·Toy store hosts event where kids can meet characters from popular cartoons
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test for food allergies using a small blood sample
• ·The country’s inflation rate decreased slightly due to stable food prices
• ·Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travel
• ·Research finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from false advertising
• ·The stock market saw a sharp rise after a major tech company announced record quarterly profits
• ·A grocery store chain raised its employee discount to 25% for all full-time staff
• ·Scientists study effects of different fertilizers on soil health
• ·The government launched a new campaign to promote recycling and reduce household waste
• ·Tech giant Google unveiled a new AI tool designed to assist in medical diagnosis