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 retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 30000 employees nationwide
• ·Scientists developed a new method to convert plastic waste into biodegradable materials
• ·The police department launched a new app that allows users to report suspicious activity anonymously
• ·A city added more benches in downtown parks for pedestrians to rest
• ·The local theater company announced its upcoming season featuring classic and modern plays
• ·Scientists observed a rare astronomical phenomenon in the night sky
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves 14000 kilowatt-hours of energy
• ·The country’s prime minister met with world leaders at an international summit to discuss global trade and economic cooperation.
• ·A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage
• ·A luxury hotel chain announced it will renovate all its rooms to be more energy-efficient
• ·A city council approved the construction of 300 new affordable housing units
• ·A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries calling for more donations
• ·Weather conditions caused delays in air travel across the country
• ·The school board approved the construction of a new elementary school
• ·A famous singer released a new song that became a hit
• ·A software company released a game app that was downloaded 300,000 times in its first month