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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• ·Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress hormones
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025
• ·A national park started a program to remove invasive plant species
• ·Scientists discovered a new star system with five planets, including one in the habitable zone
• ·The city council approved funds to repair potholes on major roads across the downtown area
• ·A tech company announced it will partner with a nonprofit to provide tech training to unemployed individuals
• ·A major car manufacturer unveiled its first fully electric SUV expected to go on sale in early 2026
• ·A new app was released to help people learn foreign languages
• ·A hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and free weights
• ·A community garden donated a portion of its harvest to a local animal shelter to feed the animals
• ·A farmers market hosted a cooking demonstration with a local chef, showcasing recipes using market ingredients
• ·The city implemented a new parking app that lets users find and pay for parking spots easily
• ·A tech company released software that helps small businesses manage online payments
• ·A tech company donated 500 old computers to local schools for educational use
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth year in a row
• ·A winter storm dumped 18 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for two days