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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• ·Local hospitals started offering free flu shots to senior citizens and low-income families
• ·The police department introduced a new app to help citizens report non emergency issues
• ·A charity organization distributed blankets and warm clothing to homeless people in winter
• ·Park rangers lead guided tours to observe wildlife in their natural habitat
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will have 12 named storms
• ·Plant nursery offers wide variety of native plants for home gardens
• ·A charity started a program to help homeless people find jobs and housing
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year
• ·TV network announces new crime drama series set in small town America
• ·Firefighters rescued a family’s pet cat from a burning house in the middle of the night
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of insect in a rainforest that has unique camouflage abilities
• ·A grocery store began offering online ordering and same-day delivery to meet customer demand
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children
• ·The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending
• ·A city added more trees to urban areas to improve air quality
• ·The city installed a new traffic light system to reduce congestion during rush hour