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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• ·Scientists reported that coral reefs in some areas are starting to recover
• ·The local community organized a festival to celebrate the area’s cultural heritage
• ·A fashion brand started using recycled plastic bottles to make its clothing
• ·A smartphone company released a new operating system with improved security features
• ·A tech company allowed employees to choose their own work hours with no core time requirements
• ·A national park started a program to protect native plant species
• ·A study showed that teachers who use video lessons have more engaged students
• ·Scientists developed a new battery that charges electric vehicles in just 15 minutes
• ·Weather agency predicts above average rainfall for summer months in coastal regions
• ·A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 42% in adults
• ·A major clothing brand launched a campaign to promote body positivity
• ·Scientists have discovered a new species of marine life living in the deep sea trenches
• ·A study revealed that drinking chamomile tea can help people sleep better
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 4 percent thanks to new jobs in tourism
• ·Hardware store sells rain barrels to help homeowners collect water for gardening
• ·Geologists study impact of melting glaciers on sea level rise in Arctic region