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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• ·Researchers discovered that drinking chamomile tea reduces anxiety in young adults
• ·A hospital used telemedicine to treat patients in remote areas who can’t travel
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect cattle from a deadly disease
• ·The national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying match against a rival team
• ·Train company upgrades fleet with faster and more comfortable carriages
• ·A local farm offered tours where visitors can learn about organic farming practices
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of water
• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river, with volunteers collecting over 5 tons of trash.
• ·The city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekdays
• ·The federal reserve stated it will keep interest rates stable to support small business growth
• ·A hospital announced it will add a new emergency department wing with 30 beds
• ·A new study revealed that meditation can lower blood pressure in middle-aged people
• ·Weather conditions caused delays in air travel across the country
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour, with concerts scheduled in 30 countries over the next year.
• ·Astronomers observed a rare celestial event, as a comet passed close to Earth for the first time in 200 years.
• ·A city installed more traffic lights at busy intersections to reduce accidents