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 hospital started a home care program for elderly patients who need regular medical checkups
• ·The government launched a campaign to teach people how to properly sort recycling
• ·Hardware store offers classes on basic home repair and maintenance
• ·The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending
• ·The government set a target to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to 2005 levels
• ·Local schools organized a cultural exchange program with schools abroad
• ·The city introduced new traffic rules to reduce accidents on busy roads
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that gives results in 12 minutes
• ·A study showed that playing classical music for plants helps them grow 15% faster than usual
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·A famous museum opened a new exhibition featuring 100 ancient artifacts from around the world
• ·Scientists warned that rising ocean temperatures are causing coral bleaching in tropical reefs
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fifth year in a row
• ·Scientists built a solar panel that can generate electricity even on cloudy days
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote healthy eating habits
• ·A farmer’s market added 10 new vendors selling handmade soaps and candles this season