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 study found that reading before bed can help people fall asleep faster
• ·A construction company finished building a new elementary school with 20 classrooms
• ·A renowned artist’s latest exhibition opened to critical acclaim attracting over 12500 visitors on its first weekend
• ·The government invested $2 billion in solar energy projects across the western states
• ·A university offered a new online course on renewable energy that enrolled 1,200 students worldwide
• ·The police department launched an app that lets users report traffic violations with photos
• ·Engineers built a flying car prototype that completed its first test flight
• ·A local bakery started delivering bread to local restaurants
• ·Local schools organized a fundraiser to support their school’s band program
• ·A swimmer set a new national record in the 200-meter freestyle event at the national championships
• ·An energy company announced it would close three coal-fired power plants and invest in solar energy
• ·A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safety
• ·A bakery started selling its products online and shipping them to customers across the country
• ·A library added new audio books and e-books for users to borrow online
• ·A new study revealed that social media use among teenagers is linked to increased feelings of loneliness and depression, according to researchers.
• ·A farm started selling grass-fed beef