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 software company announced plans to expand its team by hiring 50 new employees
• ·A city installed new streetlights in residential areas to improve safety at night
• ·A music festival announced its lineup of artists for next year
• ·A study showed that students who study in groups retain information better than those who study alone
• ·Power company offers rebates for customers who switch to energy-efficient appliances
• ·A farm started using drones to monitor crop health and reduce the use of pesticides by 25%
• ·A local newspaper printed a special edition for the city’s anniversary
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits with locally grown greens
• ·A tech startup raised $150 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry
• ·Researchers found that eating avocados can lower bad cholesterol levels
• ·The school district changed the school start time to 8:30 AM to let students get more sleep
• ·Weather service issues heat advisory for southern regions with temperatures above 100°F
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint and make eco-friendly choices
• ·The local theater group announced plans to perform a classic play in parks across the city
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would source all its ingredients from local farms by next year
• ·A musician collaborated with another artist on a song that became a hit on radio stations