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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• ·The city introduced a new parking app that lets users reserve spots in advance
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the upcoming summer raising concerns about heatwaves
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles with natural wax
• ·Scientists studied the effects of pollution on marine ecosystems
• ·Archaeologists discovered an ancient temple in a remote area dating back over 2350 years
• ·A hospital purchased a new CT scanner to improve diagnostic speed and accuracy
• ·A small business owner expanded their product line to include eco-friendly alternatives to popular items
• ·A farm used drones to monitor crop health and reduce pesticide use
• ·A charity started a program to help elderly people with home repairs
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public art projects
• ·A university research team made a breakthrough in cancer treatment research
• ·A large supermarket chain announced plans to reduce plastic waste
• ·A tech company released an app that helps users track their carbon footprint and reduce waste
• ·A local bookstore hosted a series of author talks for book lovers
• ·A museum displayed a rare historical artifact that had been missing for over 50 years
• ·A major airline announced new in-flight services to improve passenger experience