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 café introduced a new seasonal drink made with locally harvested berries
• ·The United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communities
• ·Football league announces expansion with two new teams starting next season
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter
• ·A city installed 25 new public Wi-Fi hotspots in community centers and senior centers
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made meal kits with easy-to-follow recipes
• ·A new documentary about climate change won an award at an international film festival
• ·A famous painter’s latest collection sold out within hours of going on display at a gallery
• ·A local café started offering live music on weekend evenings
• ·An international charity launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 580000 people in drought-affected areas
• ·A study revealed that drinking peppermint tea can help relieve digestive issues like bloating
• ·A new study revealed that drinking green tea daily may lower the risk of certain cancers
• ·Newsletter provides advice on preparing for winter storms
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fifth year in a row
• ·A city banned smoking in outdoor dining areas of restaurants
• ·A fire at a shopping mall damaged 10 stores but no injuries were reported