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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• ·Biologists develop bee-safe pesticide
• ·A community group organized a neighborhood watch program to improve safety in residential areas
• ·Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential breakthrough in treating a rare genetic disorder using gene-editing technology.
• ·A local artist painted a mural of famous historical figures on a school wall
• ·Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to generate electricity from waste materials
• ·The WHO released guidelines for workplaces to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses
• ·Movie theater shows classic films during weekend matinees for families
• ·The city council voted to extend public transit service to 24 hours on weekends
• ·Research finds that spending time with grandchildren boosts happiness in seniors
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·The transportation department began construction on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic in the city center
• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that can charge electric cars in 12 minutes
• ·Local residents held a protest against the construction of a new factory near a residential area
• ·The transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season
• ·A school district announced it will provide free breakfast to all students next year