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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• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has fallen by 10% in the past year with more time spent on outdoor activities
• ·The government announced a new $600 million funding plan to support small businesses hit by recent economic downturns
• ·A major airline announced it will increase flights to popular vacation destinations during the summer months
• ·Chocolate shop makes artisanal chocolates with local ingredients
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·A local newspaper started a weekly column highlighting local environmental initiatives
• ·Landslides in mountainous regions blocked two major highways stranding hundreds of drivers
• ·A fire department conducted a training exercise with other local emergency services to prepare for natural disasters
• ·A study found that reading fiction can enhance empathy and emotional intelligence
• ·A national park started a program to protect endangered birds
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for workers
• ·Swimming team breaks state record in 200-meter freestyle relay
• ·Tech giant Google unveiled a new AI tool designed to assist teachers in creating lesson plans
• ·A coffee shop introduced a seasonal peppermint mocha that became a top seller during the holidays
• ·The city implemented a new parking app that lets users find and pay for parking spots easily
• ·A national park started a program to remove invasive plant species that threaten native wildlife habitats