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 railway service announced discounted fares for students
• ·The city started a program to fine people who litter in public parks
• ·Researchers studied how different diets affect gut health
• ·A popular online retailer offered free shipping on all orders during its annual sale
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $4 billion in geothermal energy projects
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety classes at community swimming pool
• ·A popular clothing brand announced it will phase out plastic packaging by the end of next year
• ·The national ballet company performed a new production to critical acclaim
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a local artist to design a limited edition collection
• ·A new TV series based on a popular book became a hit with viewers around the world
• ·A historical church was damaged by fire and needs reconstruction
• ·Bakery introduces gluten free croissants made with rice flour and tapioca starch
• ·The government launched a program to teach digital literacy to elderly citizens
• ·A large retail company announced it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2024.
• ·Art gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists
• ·A school district started a summer school program for struggling students