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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• ·Yoga studio offers restorative yoga classes for people with chronic pain
• ·The stock market received a boost from positive news about a new drug approval
• ·A bookstore read to kids at daycares
• ·A tech company donated money to support coding programs in middle schools
• ·A coffee shop started selling nitro cold brew, a smoother alternative to iced coffee
• ·A taxi company started offering late-night safe rides for students and workers who need transportation after dark
• ·The government launched a campaign to teach people about recycling
• ·A construction company used 3D printing to build parts of a new house
• ·Scientists discovered a new plant with potential medicinal value
• ·A farm installed solar panels to power its irrigation system, saving $5,000 yearly on energy
• ·Scientists reported that coral reefs in some areas are starting to recover
• ·The fire department responded to a large fire at a warehouse storing construction materials
• ·Library hosts weekly story time sessions for toddlers and their parents
• ·Local police solved a series of burglaries in the suburbs using surveillance camera footage
• ·Cycling event draws 2,000 participants for charity ride across state
• ·A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its unique take on traditional regional dishes