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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• ·A school started a debate club that competes against other schools in regional tournaments
• ·A local library started offering free digital literacy classes for senior citizens twice a week
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city damaging trees and power lines and delaying airport flights
• ·A city added more parking meters in the downtown area to manage parking availability
• ·A study revealed that excessive screen time can reduce attention spans in children by 25%
• ·A school started a music festival for students to showcase their talents
• ·A city added more parking meters in the downtown area to manage parking availability
• ·A strong thunderstorm knocked down trees and caused power outages in three counties
• ·A study showed that eating a breakfast high in protein can reduce hunger cravings throughout the day
• ·Car company unveils electric SUV with range of over 300 miles on single charge
• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to record attendance at public pools and water parks
• ·Scientists developed a new treatment for eczema that reduces symptoms in 90% of patients
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems early
• ·A celebrity chef cooked a meal for homeless people at a shelter
• ·Researchers developed biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within six months
• ·A team of researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus.