Police department launches app for reporting traffic hazards

The postal service announced it would hire 6000 temporary workers to handle holiday mailA celebrity chef opened a cooking school where students learn to make gourmet meals

Researchers found that using cloth bags instead of plastic bags reduces plastic waste by 80%A city started planting trees along streets to provide shade and reduce air pollutionA tornado touched down in a small town, destroying 30 homes and a local high school

A study showed that group study sessions help students understand difficult subjects betterThe government announced tax breaks for families who adopt rescue animals

A bookstore expanded its collection of books in Spanish, French, and Mandarin

Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that break down oilThe government invested $200 million in building new wind farms in coastal areas

A toy company released a new line of educational toys that teach coding to kidsA community held a cultural festival with food music and dance from different countries

Researchers found that air pollution can increase the risk of asthma in childrenThe transportation ministry added more security cameras to public transit stations

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• ·A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to video chat with family members
• ·Online sales accounted for 35% of total retail transactions in the third quarter up from 28% last year
• ·The local fire department hosted a safety workshop for families in the community
• ·A local artist created a series of paintings inspired by the city’s history
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician who gained national fame
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to encourage people to eat more fruits and vegetables
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaks
• ·The local community organized a fundraiser to support a local animal shelter
• ·An airline announced it would add new routes to popular vacation spots in Europe
• ·Researchers found that spending time in nature can reduce stress and anxiety
• ·A major car manufacturer recalled 560000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking system
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered butterflies from habitat destruction
• ·Heavy rainfall in coastal regions caused flash floods that damaged over 100 homes
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top ranked players from around the world to local courts
• ·A bookstore started a book club that meets monthly to discuss popular novels
• ·Landslides in mountainous regions blocked two major highways stranding hundreds of drivers