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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• ·Scientists have discovered a new type of bacteria that can break down plastic waste in record time
• ·A small business owner started a blog about their industry that gained 5,000 followers
• ·A drought in the western states led to restrictions on water use for lawns and gardens
• ·Basketball team wins conference championship with last-second shot
• ·Researchers found that learning to play an instrument improves memory in the elderly
• ·A study published in a top medical journal found daily exercise can improve mental health by reducing anxiety symptoms
• ·The city introduced a new parking system that uses sensors to guide drivers to available spots
• ·A high school science club won a national award for their project on renewable energy storage
• ·Marine biologists work to restore damaged coral reefs
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant specializing in local cuisine
• ·Local government plants 1000 trees to improve air quality in urban neighborhoods
• ·A community organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 500 bags of trash from local streets
• ·A local café hosted a fundraiser for a local school’s music program
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to make fertilizer for community gardens
• ·The police department launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted driving