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 technology startup raised $20 million in funding to develop a new app that helps users manage their personal finances.
• ·Newsletter gives advice on preparing for winter storms
• ·A wildfire in a forest preserve burned 5000 acres with no threat to nearby homes
• ·A charity collected donations of clothing for people in need
• ·The city council approved plans to create a new nature reserve
• ·A tech startup raised $240 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.4 billion
• ·A city planted more flowering trees along main streets to improve air quality and aesthetics
• ·A software company released a new update to fix security issues in its popular program
• ·The country’s education system introduced new assessment methods
• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to make fertilizer for community gardens
• ·Music festival announces headliners including Grammy award winning artists
• ·The national rugby team won a dramatic match with a last-minute try
• ·Scientists identified a new species of orchid in the mountains of Costa Rica
• ·A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year
• ·A new TV drama became a social media sensation with millions of viewers tweeting about it
• ·A new study revealed that getting enough exercise can improve mood and energy levels