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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• ·The United Nations held a conference to discuss global food security issues
• ·Scientists created a new device that generates electricity from body heat
• ·A retail store announced it would donate 10% of holiday sales to a children’s charity
• ·A school started a debate club that won a regional competition
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a scientist who studies climate change and polar ice
• ·A national park started offering guided tours led by park rangers, focusing on wildlife and plant identification
• ·An energy company announced it would close two coal-fired power plants and switch to wind energy
• ·Local restaurants started offering takeout services with eco-friendly packaging
• ·A pet store started offering fish tank maintenance services for busy owners
• ·A tech company donated 200 computers to a school district serving low-income communities
• ·A tech company released an app that helps users find local events like concerts and farmers markets
• ·The government increased funding for public libraries to update their digital resources and book collections
• ·Pet sitting service expands to offer more flexible scheduling options
• ·Local farmers reported a bumper harvest this year due to favorable weather and modern agricultural methods
• ·A new bakery opened in the neighborhood specializing in gluten-free and vegan pastries
• ·The city introduced a new public transportation card for easier travel