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 hospital expanded its pediatric ward to accommodate an increasing number of young patients
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 13% over the past five years thanks to conservation
• ·Power company launches initiative to help customers reduce energy usage in winter
• ·A tech company collaborated with a car maker to develop self driving software for cars
• ·A school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE program
• ·College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar power
• ·A library started a book club for teens that focused on young adult fiction
• ·A severe drought in agricultural regions has led to crop failures, threatening food supplies and raising food prices.
• ·A city council approved funds to upgrade public playgrounds
• ·A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2.3 feet of snow and closing major highways
• ·A community garden donated 200 pounds of fresh vegetables to a local homeless shelter
• ·A tech company announced plans to hire 200 new employees for its customer support team
• ·A severe earthquake struck a coastal town causing significant damage to buildings and leading to several injuries
• ·Researchers found that eating dark chocolate improves blood flow to the brain
• ·A local café hosted a fundraiser for a local animal shelter
• ·Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travel