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 farmers market started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessible
• ·Researchers developed a new battery that can charge electric vehicles in under 15 minutes
• ·A national forest service announced it will hire 50 additional rangers to patrol remote areas
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s winter will be milder than usual
• ·Research indicates that sunlight exposure helps reduce symptoms of seasonal depression
• ·A new mobile game tournament attracted over 10000 participants from around the world
• ·A hotel started offering workcation packages with dedicated workspace and high-speed internet for remote workers
• ·Car manufacturer unveils new electric vehicle with longer battery life
• ·A severe hailstorm hit the midwestern states damaging crops and vehicles in rural areas
• ·Football league announces expansion with two new teams starting next season
• ·A tech company released a software update to fix bugs in its popular app
• ·Astronomers find evidence of liquid water on distant exoplanet
• ·Skateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes
• ·Scientists develop rapid test for detecting foodborne illnesses in 30 minutes
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children
• ·A charity organization sent medical teams to help fight a cholera outbreak in a developing country