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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• ·The World Bank provided funding to build new schools in rural areas of a developing country
• ·A popular pizza chain announced plans to open 40 new locations in midwestern states next year
• ·Chemists develop new material that is both strong and biodegradable
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area
• ·A software company released an inventory-tracking tool for small retailers
• ·Researchers found that children who attend preschool have better reading skills by third grade
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles
• ·A national park reported an increase in sightings of endangered wolves, indicating a successful conservation effort
• ·A local middle school’s debate team won the state championship after defeating 30 competing teams
• ·Local hospitals started offering free flu shots to senior citizens and low-income families
• ·Plant nursery offers wide variety of native plants for home gardens
• ·A new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year
• ·A restaurant added an all-day breakfast menu, increasing morning sales by 30%
• ·The government issued a statement condemning the recent cyberattack on critical national infrastructure
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public parks by 25% next year
• ·A community center organized a sports day for kids featuring games and activities for all ages