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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• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship for the third year in a row
• ·A community garden donated 180 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·A local bookstore hosted an author event with a famous children’s book writer
• ·A new public bike path opened connecting downtown to suburban parks spanning 12 miles
• ·Research indicates that sunlight helps body produce essential vitamin D
• ·Researchers calculated that using a reusable coffee cup saves over 200 disposable cups per year
• ·A tech firm announced it will open a new research lab focused on developing quantum computing
• ·School organizes field trip to science museum for middle school students
• ·City officials approved funding for a new public transit line connecting suburban areas
• ·A clothing store started offering free alterations for items purchased in store
• ·Researchers found that regular strength training reduces the risk of osteoporosis in women
• ·A community group organized a fundraiser that collected $8000 to repair a local playground
• ·The government announced plans to repair old roads and bridges in rural areas
• ·Scientists identified a new species of frog in a tropical rainforest in South America
• ·Running club hosts 10K race to raise money for children’s hospital
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying poverty alleviation