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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• ·A new study indicated that reading printed books improves comprehension better than e-books
• ·A pet rescue organization held a puppy adoption fair that found homes for 45 puppies in one day
• ·Archaeologists uncovered ancient tools and pottery fragments dating back 6000 years in a cave
• ·A bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and free ATM access
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s winter will be milder than usual
• ·Chemists develop new biodegradable plastic that breaks down in 6 months
• ·A charity organization provided school supplies to children in need
• ·A film festival awarded its top prize to an independent director
• ·A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with best-selling books
• ·Study shows that using reusable containers reduces household waste
• ·Heavy snowfall in the Rocky Mountains closed several ski resorts and blocked mountain highways
• ·The World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villages in Asia
• ·A city council discussed plans to make public transit more accessible for people with disabilities
• ·A software company released a new game app that was downloaded 500,000 times in a month
• ·Environmental activists organized a beach cleanup event collecting 7 tons of plastic waste
• ·A coffee shop offered bring your own mug discounts, reducing disposable cup use by 50%