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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• ·Weather service issues heat advisory for southern regions with temperatures above 100°F
• ·A wildlife sanctuary released a report on the success of its animal conservation programs
• ·A farm used solar panels to power its farm stand and reduce energy costs
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new skate park and sports complex
• ·The city council voted to give $1 million to fund public art projects like murals and sculptures
• ·The national weather service issued a tornado warning for midwestern states
• ·A global summit on public health concluded with a plan to improve access to vaccines in developing countries
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children
• ·Local school district adds mental health counselors to all middle and high schools
• ·A software company introduced a new tool to help remote workers collaborate more effectively
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social skills
• ·Local businesses are offering special discounts to attract more customers
• ·Study reveals that family dinners improve communication
• ·The government invested $500 million in wind energy projects across the western states
• ·High school students created an app that helps users track and reduce their carbon footprint
• ·A small plane crashed in a field near an airport with the pilot and passengers rescued safely