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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• ·Study finds that reading to young children increases their vocabulary by 30 percent
• ·An airline announced it would add more in-flight entertainment options for passengers
• ·The city council banned the use of single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of butterfly in a nearby nature reserve
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on body image in teenage girls
• ·The government provided financial help to small businesses damaged by a flood
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language through games
• ·City officials approved a $390 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·Marine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 7% per year
• ·High school students won a national robotics competition with their autonomous delivery robot
• ·A large hotel chain opened a new resort in a coastal town
• ·A sports team announced a new mascot designed by a local artist
• ·The United Nations held a summit to discuss strategies to reduce global food waste
• ·A clothing store started offering free alterations for customers who buy clothes in store
• ·Researchers found that eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids can improve brain health
• ·The postal service introduced a new express delivery option for packages that arrive within 24 hours