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 study found that getting enough exercise improves memory and cognitive function in older adults
• ·Local restaurants reported a 25% increase in customers during the holiday weekend
• ·The country’s renewable energy capacity increased by 20 percent
• ·Local firefighters rescued four people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported
• ·Local hospitals introduced online appointment services to make it easier for patients
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain
• ·Engineers develop portable water purification system for disaster relief
• ·A movie theater added luxury seating and expanded its snack menu to boost ticket sales
• ·A hospital started a smoking cessation program with counseling and medication support
• ·A charity started a literacy program where volunteers read to children in low income neighborhoods
• ·A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers trade old clothes for store credit
• ·Researchers found that eating dark chocolate improves blood flow to the brain
• ·Movie theater announces plans to show classic films during weekday matinees
• ·Researchers found that students who eat breakfast perform 20% better on math tests
• ·A research study found that using public transit instead of driving can reduce an individual’s carbon footprint by 60%.
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy snowfall in the northern regions