Landslides in mountainous regions blocked two major highways stranding hundreds of drivers

A heat advisory was issued for southern states with temperatures expected to reach 105°FThe Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to three scientists for their work on quantum dots

A local community college started offering free welding courses for unemployed adultsA grocery store chain raised its employee discount to 25% for all full-time staffResearchers found that drinking warm milk before bed can improve sleep duration by 45 minutes

The prime minister held a meeting with business leaders to discuss job creation strategiesA gas leak at a residential complex forced 200 residents to evacuate temporarily

A new video game streaming service launched with a library of over 500 classic games

Police seized $50000 worth of counterfeit goods in a raid on a downtown marketA bookstore chain announced it would host monthly book swap events for community members

Scientists warned that ocean acidification is threatening the survival of shell-forming creaturesA local basketball team won the state championship after a come-from-behind victory in the final

A study showed that eating dark chocolate in moderation improves blood flow and cognitive functionThe transportation department began construction on a new highway interchange to reduce congestion

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• ·A photographer’s work was featured in a national art magazine
• ·Shoe brand makes shoes from recycled rubber and fabric
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies at local markets, using excess fruit to reduce waste
• ·Study finds that reading to young children increases their vocabulary by 30 percent
• ·Car companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving shuttle services for cities
• ·A study showed that eating breakfast within 90 minutes of waking can boost energy levels
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users find local events and activities
• ·A university opened a new dormitory that can house 400 students
• ·A tech company released a software update to fix security issues in its popular app
• ·A local café donated a portion of its profits to a local animal shelter every month
• ·Local elementary school installs solar panels to reduce energy costs
• ·A local art gallery opened a new exhibition featuring works by female artists from around the world
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in
• ·A research study found that regular exercise improves mental health
• ·The school board voted to increase the number of art and music classes in elementary schools
• ·Retailers introduced contactless payment options to reduce checkout wait times