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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• ·The police department introduced a new app to help citizens report non emergency issues
• ·Doctors developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects children in developing countries
• ·Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year
• ·A city installed more traffic lights at busy intersections to reduce accidents
• ·A famous athlete announced a charity foundation to support youth sports programs in low-income areas
• ·The local community organized a clean up event for a popular beach area
• ·Local authorities started a recycling program for batteries and old electronics
• ·A tech startup created a new device that monitors air quality and alerts users to pollutants
• ·A study found that outdoor exercise is better than indoor exercise
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1300 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·A severe thunderstorm caused hail damage to 200 homes in a suburban neighborhood
• ·A taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet to reduce carbon emissions
• ·Paramedics receive new life saving equipment to improve emergency response
• ·Soccer team wins regional title and moves to national playoffs
• ·A bookstore hosted a book fair featuring local authors
• ·A popular music festival revealed its lineup will include both legendary artists and rising stars