A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter

The police department launched a new app for citizens to report crimes quicklyA luxury hotel chain decided to stop using single-use plastics in all its hotels

Scientists found an effective way to clean up oil spills in the oceanThe community center opened a new gym for local residents to use for freeA new study showed that air pollution has a negative impact on children's lung development

The government started a campaign to encourage people to vote in the upcoming electionA popular online retailer expanded its product range to include more green products

Researchers developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a deadly disease

The city council approved the construction of a new public library in the western districtScientists identified a new species of orchid in the Amazon rainforest with unique purple blooms

A legendary rock band announced a reunion tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their debut albumThe country’s export of electronic goods increased by 20 percent in the last quarter

A hospital opened a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art medical equipmentResearchers found that reading to young children every day improves their language skills by age five

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• ·A new museum dedicated to modern art opened its doors to the public
• ·A new study revealed that air pollution can affect lung development in young children
• ·Scientists warned that rising ocean temperatures are causing coral reefs to die at an alarming rate
• ·Scientists identified a new strain of bacteria that could help break down plastic waste more efficiently
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new skate park and sports complex
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.8 percent due to lower energy prices
• ·A tech company announced plans to expand its business to other countries
• ·A farm started a beekeeping program to help pollinate its crops and produce honey
• ·The government invested millions of dollars in upgrading the country’s internet infrastructure
• ·A major hotel chain announced 30 new Asia locations over the next three years
• ·A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several residential neighborhoods
• ·A flood in the eastern region damaged 500 homes and disrupted transportation networks for a week
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·A new study showed that regular meditation can lower blood pressure in adults
• ·Firefighters saved a family’s pet dog from a house fire in the early morning hours
• ·The federal reserve stated it will maintain current interest rates to support economic recovery