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 experts reported that this year’s rainfall has been 20% above the annual average
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making soy wax candles
• ·A famous author released their first novel in five years
• ·The World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villages
• ·Researchers found that drinking warm herbal tea before bed can improve sleep quality by 35%
• ·Farmers used drone technology to monitor crop growth and detect diseases early
• ·A museum hosted a night event with live music and art displays
• ·A large utility company invested $2.7 billion in wind farm projects in the northern states
• ·Local police seized over $1 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected drug trafficking ring.
• ·The national weather service issued a tornado warning for midwestern states
• ·A local theater announced plans to produce a new play written by a local playwright
• ·The United Nations released a report on the impact of climate change on polar ice caps
• ·A retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all orders over $30 during its summer sale
• ·Park rangers lead guided tours to observe wildlife in their natural habitat
• ·Coffee shop donates portion of sales to local animal shelter
• ·The university hosted an international conference on global health issues