A severe drought led to water shortages in many cities in the region

Biologists develop new method to protect honeybees from pesticidesGymnastics team wins first place at regional competition

Study finds that using lavender essential oil reduces anxiety symptomsCoffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central AmericaMiddle school organizes field trip to science museum for students

Fashion show features designs by students from local fashion schoolResearch shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress levels

Pet hospital offers 24 hour emergency care for pets

City holds parade to celebrate national holiday with local marching bandsA grocery store started offering online recipe suggestions based on the items customers have in their cart

A school district updated its technology policy to allow students to use their own devices in classA photographer published a book of photos documenting the history of a local neighborhood over the past 50 years

A hotel added a spa and wellness center with massage services and yoga classes for guestsA musician performed at a benefit concert to raise money for a local children’s hospital

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• ·Scientists developed a new rapid test for a viral infection that gives results in 15 minutes
• ·A restaurant started offering take-and-bake meals for customers to cook at home
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast canceled over 900 flights and closed public transit
• ·Local farmers markets started offering online ordering and curbside pickup for customers
• ·The city introduced a new parking app that lets users reserve spots in advance
• ·A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers during a hands-on training session
• ·The United Nations released a report showing a 10% increase in global renewable energy adoption
• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow 15% faster when exposed to soft classical music
• ·City officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festival
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·A major airline said it will increase flight frequencies to European cities by 30% next quarter
• ·The prime minister met with international leaders to discuss climate change action plans
• ·International aid organizations sent 8000 medical kits to a country struggling with a public health crisis
• ·A wildlife conservation group started a campaign to protect endangered sea turtles
• ·A fire at a restaurant in the downtown area was extinguished by firefighters with no injuries reported
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now makes up 35% of the country’s total energy production