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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• ·Retailers introduced mobile checkout apps to reduce lines during holiday shopping
• ·Doctors developed a vaccine to protect children in Africa from a deadly childhood disease
• ·Archaeologists found an ancient temple in a remote area dating back more than 2500 years
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making beeswax candles at home
• ·Engineers create portable water purification system for use in disaster zones
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that may be linked to increased resistance to certain viruses
• ·A city council discussed plans to add more public transit routes to suburban areas
• ·A software company partnered with a nonprofit organization to donate software to schools in need
• ·A farm started a CSA program where members receive weekly boxes of seasonal produce
• ·The government launched a program to teach digital literacy to elderly citizens
• ·Researchers found that family meals improve communication
• ·A fashion store started selling sustainable denim made from recycled cotton
• ·The government announced a new $520 million funding package to support small businesses affected by recent economic shifts
• ·A construction company finished building a new hospital wing that adds 40 new patient beds
• ·Archaeologists unearth ancient pottery fragments at site near historic village
• ·The World Bank approved a $900 million loan to help a developing country build new schools