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 bakery started using organic flour in all its breads to appeal to health-conscious customers
• ·Engineers completed construction of a new tunnel under the river to reduce traffic
• ·A tech company unveiled a new laptop that is thinner and lighter than previous models
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 14% over the past five years thanks to conservation
• ·A local animal shelter rescued over 100 abandoned pets during a winter storm, appealing for foster homes.
• ·Fashion designer showcases new collection inspired by traditional African textiles
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from unfair lending practices by banks
• ·Marine biologists launch project to restore damaged coral reefs in tropical oceans
• ·A restaurant started offering vegetarian and vegan tasting menus to showcase plant-based cuisine
• ·A hospital successfully performed a liver transplant on a 12-year-old patient using a donor organ from a family member
• ·A school district added a coding course to its middle school curriculum
• ·Bird watchers report sighting of rare species in local nature reserve
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users create and share budget plans
• ·A city launched a program to help refugees integrate into society with language classes and job training
• ·Researchers found that listening to classical music improves focus in college students
• ·Police department uses body cameras to increase transparency