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 government announced it will cut taxes for middle-class families by 10%, starting next tax year, to boost disposable income.
• ·A high school drama club performed a play that sold out all five of its shows
• ·Football team signs veteran quarterback to one-year contract for upcoming season
• ·A strong earthquake struck a coastal town causing serious damage to buildings and leaving several people injured
• ·International aid organizations are sending supplies to areas affected by recent floods
• ·A community organized a cultural festival that featured music, dance, and food from around the world
• ·A popular music festival announced it would feature headlining performances from three Grammy-winning artists
• ·Police arrested seven individuals suspected of running a fraudulent online shopping scheme
• ·Researchers found that eating leafy green vegetables reduces the risk of age-related vision loss
• ·A fire department conducted a training exercise with other local emergency services to prepare for natural disasters
• ·The city started a program to fine people who litter in public parks
• ·Elementary school takes students on field trip to local farm
• ·The government announced it will provide free childcare for low-income families, starting next year, to help parents return to work.
• ·The military provided assistance to local authorities in evacuating residents from a flood-prone area
• ·A small business owner started a blog about their industry that gained 5,000 followers
• ·A farm started selling grass-fed beef