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 pet rescue organization started a pet food bank for low-income pet owners
• ·The school board approved plans to build a new elementary school in a growing neighborhood
• ·The government announced it will cut taxes for middle-class families by 10%, starting next tax year, to boost disposable income.
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free coffee and tea to passengers during morning commutes
• ·Students won a prize for their invention at a science fair
• ·International aid groups are sending food supplies to regions affected by severe drought
• ·A smartphone company released a new model with a higher resolution camera and longer battery life
• ·A renowned artist opened an exhibition featuring 40 new abstract paintings at a city art gallery
• ·Pet store offers grooming services for dogs and cats with sensitive skin
• ·A hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and weights for guests
• ·Doctors used 3D printing to create a custom prosthetic for a patient with a limb defect
• ·A community garden hosted a harvest festival with live music and a potluck of garden-grown food
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated foxes back into natural habitat
• ·A local community center opened its doors to homeless people offering shelter food and job training programs
• ·Scientists at a top research institute identified a new gene linked to improved immune function
• ·Scientists observed that a bird species is changing its diet due to climate change