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 fashion store donated unsold clothing to a nonprofit that helps homeless individuals
• ·A coffee shop hosted a live jazz night that featured local musicians and drew large crowds
• ·Police department launches campaign against distracted driving
• ·A library added a collection of audiobooks for kids to encourage family listening time
• ·A famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became a bestseller on international book lists
• ·Doctors recommended that people limit their screen time before bed to improve sleep quality
• ·Researchers found that regular exercise improves memory in older adults
• ·A hospital launched a program to help people quit smoking with free counseling and medication
• ·Theater shows classic film with live commentary from film studies professor
• ·A musician went on a solo tour across small towns to support local music venues
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for a possible hurricane in the coming week
• ·Scientists discovered a new method to purify water that is cheaper and more effective than current methods
• ·A chemical spill at a factory in the industrial area was contained with no reported health risks
• ·A study revealed that dog owners have lower stress levels than non-dog owners
• ·A local artist painted a mural of local wildlife on the side of a community center
• ·Hot weather increased attendance at public pools and water parks