A drought in the southwest led to the restriction of outdoor water use for businesses

A bookstore chain started a program to donate books to prisons and community centersWeather experts reported that this year’s spring has been the wettest in 50 years

A team of veterinarians provided free spay and neuter services to low-income pet ownersResearchers discovered that drinking green tea regularly may lower the risk of certain cancersThe city’s public transport system announced it will add more night buses on weekends

A major airline launched new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelersA local artist created a series of murals highlighting the city’s history of civil rights

The stock market experienced a small dip after news of a potential trade dispute

A charity raised $1.5 million to build wells in villages without clean waterPet sitting service expands to offer more flexible scheduling options

Park rangers lead guided hikes to teach visitors about local wildlifeNewspaper reports on success of local farmers market in supporting small farms

Astronomers release new images of distant galaxy taken by space telescopeCross country team sets new school record at state competition

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• ·Scientists created a new method to clean up oil spills using naturally occurring bacteria
• ·Ice cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local fruit
• ·A university football team announced its schedule for the upcoming season with 8 home games
• ·A new shopping mall opened to the public with many famous brand stores
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $9 billion in wind and solar energy over 10 years
• ·A hospital started a program to provide free health screenings for the public
• ·The government provided financial aid to families affected by natural disasters
• ·A farm started selling grass-fed beef
• ·The national library added 10000 new books to its collection
• ·A popular streaming service announced new original content
• ·Scientists found that listening to soft music can help people focus while studying
• ·Health experts released new guidelines suggesting adults get at least seven hours of sleep each night for good health
• ·A environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 25% over the past decade.
• ·The city hosted a music festival with local bands and international artists performing
• ·The national basketball team won a key game to advance to the next round of the tournament
• ·Researchers found that sleep deprivation can impair decision-making skills