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		  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  | 
		



