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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• ·A new study indicated that exercise can boost the immune system and reduce the risk of illness
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 14% over the past five years thanks to conservation
• ·Research finds that board games improve critical thinking in children
• ·A famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became an international bestseller
• ·Parliament debated a bill to expand voting rights to citizens living abroad for national elections
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill to practice emergency responses in tall buildings
• ·A flood in a river valley damaged 50 homes and a local elementary school
• ·Book publisher releases memoir by former world leader detailing political career
• ·Researchers found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of heart disease
• ·A severe rainstorm hit the southern coast causing flash floods in several coastal towns
• ·Study finds that reading to kids increases their vocabulary
• ·A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year
• ·A popular music festival attracted 50,000 attendees with performances from top international artists
• ·A major bank announced low-interest loans for women and minority-owned small businesses
• ·Researchers developed a new blood test that can detect early signs of Parkinson’s disease