A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter

The police department launched a new app for citizens to report crimes quicklyA luxury hotel chain decided to stop using single-use plastics in all its hotels

Scientists found an effective way to clean up oil spills in the oceanThe community center opened a new gym for local residents to use for freeA new study showed that air pollution has a negative impact on children's lung development

The government started a campaign to encourage people to vote in the upcoming electionA popular online retailer expanded its product range to include more green products

Researchers developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a deadly disease

The city council approved the construction of a new public library in the western districtScientists identified a new species of orchid in the Amazon rainforest with unique purple blooms

A legendary rock band announced a reunion tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their debut albumThe country’s export of electronic goods increased by 20 percent in the last quarter

A hospital opened a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art medical equipmentResearchers found that reading to young children every day improves their language skills by age five

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• ·A small business owner started selling their products at a national trade show to reach a wider audience
• ·Coast guard rescues several sailors from storm hit boat
• ·A restaurant started offering takeout and delivery services that now make up 30% of its sales
• ·An airline announced it would add new routes to popular vacation spots in Europe
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users manage their personal finances and save money
• ·Farmers report record harvest of heirloom tomatoes due to ideal summer rainfall
• ·An airline announced it would offer free checked bags for passengers traveling with children
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that slows the progression of the illness
• ·A tech company released a language-learning app that uses games to teach vocabulary
• ·Local restaurants started offering meal kits for customers to cook their favorite dishes at home
• ·City council votes to ban plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year
• ·A musician’s new album topped the charts in 12 countries within its first week of release
• ·A school started a foreign language program
• ·Plant nursery offers wide variety of native plants for home gardens
• ·A university opened a new career center to help students find internships
• ·Major grocery store chains announced plans to stock more locally grown produce to reduce carbon emissions