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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• ·Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits
• ·A study found daily breakfast improves high school students’ academic performance
• ·A community center started offering free yoga classes for seniors every weekend
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint and make eco-friendly choices
• ·A major airline offered 50% off flights for families traveling with children under 12
• ·Biologists develop new method to protect honeybees from pesticides
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter
• ·A fashion store started offering alteration services to ensure proper fit
• ·The World Bank provided funding to build new schools in rural areas of a developing country
• ·A city launched a bike safety program for kids with free helmets and lessons
• ·The school district launched a program to support students with learning difficulties
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount
• ·Chemists create natural cleaning products using vinegar and essential oils
• ·A study published in a top medical journal found daily exercise can boost mental health by reducing depression symptoms
• ·A hospital started a program to provide free health screenings for the public
• ·Scientists have discovered a new species of marine life living in the deep sea trenches