A famous actor announced they will star in a new film based on a best-selling novel set to start filming next month

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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• ·International organizations donated $20 million in aid to support communities affected by a recent hurricane
• ·Book club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussion
• ·A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several residential neighborhoods
• ·A new movie received rave reviews from critics and is being talked about as an Oscar contender
• ·A popular fashion brand announced it will take back old clothes to reuse or recycle
• ·A construction company used solar power to run its equipment during a project
• ·A pet rescue organization started a pet food bank for low-income pet owners
• ·Bus company introduces new app for tracking routes and arrival times
• ·A sports stadium is being renovated to host next year’s championship
• ·A farmers market started a program to teach kids about farming
• ·The government passed a law to ban the use of harmful pesticides in protected wildlife areas
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician with national following
• ·A study showed that drinking black tea can help lower cholesterol levels in adults
• ·A school started a foreign language program
• ·The city introduced a parking app that helps drivers find available spots in real time
• ·A local theater announced plans to produce a new play written by a local playwright