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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• ·A social media platform added a feature to let users hide posts containing certain keywords
• ·A tech company launched a new virtual reality game
• ·A research team discovered a new way to clean up oil spills more effectively
• ·A tech company released a new virtual reality game that became popular quickly
• ·A pet rescue organization hosted an adoption drive that found homes for 120 cats and dogs
• ·The national space agency announced plans to send a new mission to explore Mars
• ·Local police increased patrols to reduce crime in residential areas
• ·A farmers market added a section for local honey
• ·A celebrity chef published a cookbook with easy-to-make recipes for busy families
• ·The city announced plans to repair 20 miles of sidewalks in residential neighborhoods
• ·Basketball team wins state championship after comeback victory in final two minutes
• ·The city introduced a new public transportation card for easier travel
• ·Researchers discovered that exercise can help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companies
• ·Students organized a cultural festival to celebrate diversity
• ·Study finds that essential oils like peppermint boost energy levels