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 university’s basketball team made it to the national tournament for the first time
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruits and vegetables to make healthy eating more convenient
• ·The stock market closed at a new high after a week of steady growth
• ·The local community organized a parade to celebrate the city's founding anniversary
• ·A famous actor starred in a new movie that premiered at a film festival
• ·A new survey found that 70% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·Car dealership offers special financing deals for new and used vehicles
• ·The transportation department began repaving a 10-mile stretch of highway to fix potholes
• ·A study showed that eating one serving of leafy greens per day can lower the risk of diabetes by 15%
• ·A construction company used recycled materials to build a new community center, reducing waste by 50%
• ·Scientists compare environmental impact of organic and conventional farming
• ·Research indicates that laughter therapy reduces pain in patients with chronic conditions
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies made from its own fruit at local markets
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves social skills in children
• ·Bakery introduces gluten free croissants made with rice flour and tapioca starch
• ·A study showed that 30% of workers experience burnout due to long hours and high stress