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 Landslides in mountainous regions blocked two major highways stranding hundreds of drivers 
A heat advisory was issued for southern states with temperatures expected to reach 105°FThe Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to three scientists for their work on quantum dots 
  
A local community college started offering free welding courses for unemployed adultsA grocery store chain raised its employee discount to 25% for all full-time staffResearchers found that drinking warm milk before bed can improve sleep duration by 45 minutes 
  
The prime minister held a meeting with business leaders to discuss job creation strategiesA gas leak at a residential complex forced 200 residents to evacuate temporarily 
  
A new video game streaming service launched with a library of over 500 classic games 
Police seized $50000 worth of counterfeit goods in a raid on a downtown marketA bookstore chain announced it would host monthly book swap events for community members 
Scientists warned that ocean acidification is threatening the survival of shell-forming creaturesA local basketball team won the state championship after a come-from-behind victory in the final 
A study showed that eating dark chocolate in moderation improves blood flow and cognitive functionThe transportation department began construction on a new highway interchange to reduce congestion  |