Heavy rainfall led to mudslides in mountainous areas blocking several key highways

The federal reserve announced it will keep interest rates unchanged for the next quarter, citing stable inflation levels.A historic building in the city center was damaged in a fire early this morning; no injuries were reported, but restoration could take years.

Major retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policies to 90 days this year to accommodate late shoppers.Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a groundbreaking surgery to separate conjoined twins, a procedure that took 12 hours.The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in August, the lowest level in over a decade, according to labor department data.

A group of environmental activists organized a peaceful protest in the capital, calling for stricter laws to protect endangered species.A famous author announced the release of their highly anticipated new novel, which will hit bookstores in December.

Local schools will introduce a new curriculum focused on mental health education starting next semester, officials confirmed.

A large tech company announced it will invest $2 billion in renewable energy projects over the next five years to achieve carbon neutrality.A library added e-books and audiobooks to its collection for users to borrow online

A farm hosted a harvest festival that included hayrides and pumpkin picking for familiesA fire department conducted a drill to practice responding to a large-scale emergency

A software company hired 50 new employees to support the growth of its businessA community organized a fundraiser that collected $15,000 to repair a local park

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• ·A singer released a new single that became a top hit on music charts worldwide
• ·A small plane crashed in a field near an airport with the pilot and passengers rescued safely
• ·Library offers digital books and audiobooks for free download
• ·A tennis player won their first Grand Slam title at the age of 32
• ·Local police seized over $1.4 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flights
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·A bakery used local ingredients in its products
• ·A charity collected toys for hospital kids
• ·A study showed that drinking green tea regularly can improve brain function
• ·A school district hired 10 new teachers to reduce class sizes in middle and high schools
• ·A library introduced a new program that allows customers to borrow e-books and audiobooks for free
• ·The city hosted a music festival featuring local and international artists
• ·A car manufacturer announced plans to release an all electric SUV next year
• ·Local authorities launched a polluted river cleanup with volunteers collecting 5 tons of trash
• ·A popular streaming service added thousands of classic movies to its library