Heavy rain caused mudslides that blocked roads and isolated small communities in mountainous areas

Highway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highwayPodcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leader

Research indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happinessPet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travelPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and fauna

Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farmsAstronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meet

Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skillsThe UN released a report warning that 1 million species are at risk of extinction due to human activities

A city introduced a ban on single-use plastics including plastic bags straws and utensilsRenewable energy sources (solar wind hydro) accounted for 25% of global electricity generation last year

A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 45°C breaking a 100-year recordA team of researchers developed a new method to clean up oil spills using biodegradable materials

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• ·A study revealed that eating breakfast helps children perform better in school
• ·A fashion brand released a new clothing line made entirely from recycled plastic bottles
• ·A national park banned single use plastics to protect the environment
• ·A research team studied the effects of diet on heart health
• ·A musician performed at a charity gala that raised $50,000 for a local nonprofit
• ·A hospital started a support group for patients with chronic illnesses
• ·Physicists study black holes to learn about universe origins
• ·The United Nations released a report on the impact of climate change on polar ice caps
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based meat alternatives in its frozen food section
• ·Local community groups organized a cleanup effort to remove plastic waste from the city’s main river
• ·A new study found that spending 30 minutes outdoors each day can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of anxiety.
• ·Hiking group discovers hidden waterfall in national forest during weekend trip
• ·A local bakery won an award for its apple pie at a national food competition
• ·Ice cream shop introduces new flavors made with local dairy products
• ·A university organized a conference on global health issues
• ·A cyclone in the Pacific Ocean destroyed over 100 homes and damaged a local hospital