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 small business owner started a blog about their industry that gained 5000 followers
• ·A team of historians discovered previously unknown letters written by a famous 19th-century author
• ·A famous documentary filmmaker released a new work focusing on the impact of deforestation
• ·A fire department conducted a water rescue drill on a local lake to practice emergency responses
• ·A heavy rainstorm caused a landslide that blocked a major highway for several hours
• ·Scientists used new technology to clone a rare animal to protect the species
• ·Researchers created a biodegradable plastic bag that breaks down in soil within three months
• ·A hospital announced plans to expand its pediatric department with 30 new beds
• ·A school district decided to add coding classes to the curriculum for students in grades 6 through 12
• ·Library expands digital collection with 10000 new e books
• ·A tech company partnered with a local school to provide coding classes for students
• ·Major electronics retailers announced early Black Friday sales starting in early November
• ·Volunteers helped rebuild homes destroyed by a natural disaster
• ·The city’s public library added more digital resources for remote learning
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job training
• ·A toy store introduced a line of educational toys that teach children about science and math