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 study indicated that writing in a journal can improve mental health and reduce stress
• ·A school started a debate club that won a regional competition
• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tablets
• ·The postal service announced it would hire additional staff to handle the holiday mail rush
• ·Researchers studied how different types of music affect workout performance
• ·Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminants
• ·Research finds that playing piano improves memory in older adults
• ·A pet shelter organized a fundraiser that raised $15,000 to cover medical costs for animals
• ·A study found that students who listen to instrumental music while studying retain 10% more information
• ·A study found regular yoga improves flexibility and reduces office workers’ back pain
• ·Local businesses offered free workshops on financial literacy for community members
• ·Soccer team wins state championship and advances to national tournament
• ·A study found that storytelling can improve empathy in young children
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award
• ·Researchers found that walking in nature can boost the immune system by increasing white blood cells
• ·The country’s education system is undergoing a series of reforms