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 drought in the southwest led to the restriction of outdoor water use for businesses
• ·A farmers market began accepting food stamps and EBT cards to make fresh produce accessible to all
• ·A famous actor starred in a new movie that premiered at an international festival
• ·Engineers test new technology to clean up oil spills more efficiently
• ·A research study found that spending time with pets improves mental health in seniors
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote environmental protection
• ·A study revealed that dog owners walk an average of 2500 more steps per day than non-owners
• ·An international charity launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 580000 people in drought-affected areas
• ·The school district decided to start the school day later to improve student attendance
• ·A new law was signed to protect freedom of the press and prevent censorship of independent media
• ·A local café started offering live music on weekend evenings
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against a seasonal virus
• ·Doctors developed a new surgical technique that reduces the risk of complications
• ·A large utility company invested $2.5 billion in wind farm projects in the northern states
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology
• ·A historic bookstore in the downtown area was renovated to preserve its 19th-century architecture