Candle company releases new scents inspired by mountain forests and ocean breezes

Firefighters use drones to monitor wildfire spread in rural areasTravel magazine lists top hidden travel destinations for budget travelers

Research finds that board games improve communication skills in familiesShoe brand makes shoes from recycled rubber and organic cottonCoast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastline

Book club discusses award-winning novel about environmental conservationEngineers design new bridge to withstand extreme weather conditions

Golf tournament raises $20,000 for local food bank

Study shows that pets reduce anxiety in college studentsA soccer team signed an 18-year-old player from its youth academy to a professional contract

A new light rail system opened connecting the suburbs to downtown in 25 minutesMarine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 8% per year

The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $2.00 next yearA music festival raised $2.5 million for local animal shelters through ticket sales

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• ·Weather conditions caused delays in shipping of goods through major ports
• ·Study finds that learning sign language improves empathy in children
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks
• ·A scientist discovered a new way to convert solar energy into electricity more efficiently
• ·Fire department conducts safety drills in local schools
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to three leaders in the fields of science and education
• ·A major tech company released a new tablet with a foldable screen and enhanced processing power
• ·A referendum on constitutional amendments will take place in June allowing citizens to vote on political reform
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for math and science programs in schools
• ·Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performance
• ·Astronomers discovered a new moon orbiting a gas giant in the outer solar system
• ·A sports league announced that its championship game would be held in a new stadium
• ·A study found that spending time gardening can reduce symptoms of depression by 20%
• ·Researchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type
• ·The city council approved a new housing development project
• ·The transit system announced plans to upgrade its trains with Wi-Fi and charging ports