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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