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 local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·An international organization launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 500000 people in drought-stricken areas
• ·A tech startup raised $45 million to develop AI tools for personalized education
• ·A city council approved the construction of 320 new affordable housing units in the downtown area
• ·The public transit system started offering a monthly pass that includes free bike rentals
• ·A major retail chain revealed it will open 20 new stores in small towns across the country
• ·Power company launches initiative to help customers reduce energy usage in winter
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community
• ·Cross country team sets new school record at state competition
• ·A grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and cookies
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequality
• ·A tennis player returned to competition after a year-long injury and won a minor tournament
• ·The community center offered free tutoring for students
• ·A fast-food chain added plant-based burgers and fries to all its menus
• ·Ice cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local fruit
• ·A hospital implemented a new system to reduce patient wait times