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 central bank announced it would keep interest rates stable for the next quarter
• ·Camping store expands selection of gear for outdoor adventures
• ·A community center offered free job training workshops for unemployed residents
• ·A university opened a new science lab with state-of-the-art micro
• ·The government provided financial aid to families affected by natural disasters
• ·A university opened a new career center to help students find internships
• ·A startup created a new smart thermostat that learns user habits to save energy
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $4 billion in geothermal energy projects
• ·Pet store expands selection of natural pet foods and eco friendly toys
• ·A new study revealed that exposure to natural light during the day improves sleep at night
• ·A hospital successfully performed a heart transplant on a 7-year-old child using a donor organ
• ·A space agency successfully landed a rover on a distant planet to collect soil samples
• ·Scientists identified a new strain of bacteria that could help break down plastic waste more efficiently
• ·Archaeologists discovered an ancient temple in a remote area dating back over 2250 years
• ·The public transit system started offering a monthly pass that includes free bike rentals
• ·The government increased funding for mental health services in rural areas with few providers