A severe drought in the western states has led to water restrictions for residents and farmers, with no relief expected until winter.

A coffee shop began offering "bring your own mug" discounts to reduce disposable cup wasteA university’s football team won a bowl game for the first time in 15 years

A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to schedule rides up to 7 days in advanceA fashion designer released a limited-edition scarf collection inspired by local wildlifeA library added a "quiet study room" for students preparing for exams

A farm installed a wind turbine to power its operations and reduce energy costsA fire department conducted a "water rescue drill" on a local lake to practice emergency responses

A software company launched a new tool that helps small businesses manage their social media accounts

A community organized a "senior tea party" that brought together 60 elderly residents for conversation and snacksA popular streaming service launched exclusive content featuring award-winning actors

The national baseball team secured a spot in the upcoming world championshipEngineers completed construction of a new suspension bridge connecting two coastal towns

Researchers found that regular consumption of nuts lowers cholesterol levelsCity officials announced a ban on single-use plastics in public parks