The postal service announced it would hire 6000 temporary workers to handle holiday mail

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 stationsA famous author won a prestigious literary award for their body of work

A hospital started a support group for people living with chronic illnessesA retail store announced it would stay open late during the holiday shopping season

A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in basements of homes in the suburbs

A study found that watching documentaries can increase knowledge about global issuesA famous musician announced a farewell tour with concerts in 40 cities across the globe

Local schools reported a 92% attendance rate this year up from 85% the previous yearEngineers created a new type of solar panel that is 40% more efficient than current models

The government released a report showing a 15% reduction in air pollution in major citiesA grocery store chain started selling meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients for healthy dinners

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• ·Heavy rainfall caused landslides that blocked roads and isolated small communities
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern states, closing airports and schools, and leaving thousands of drivers stranded on highways.
• ·Book club discusses award-winning novel about environmental conservation
• ·A gym added a new indoor pool for swimming lessons and exercise
• ·Software firm launches project management tool designed for small creative teams
• ·The country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this quarter
• ·A major retailer announced discounts for the upcoming holiday season
• ·The city council approved the construction of a new water treatment plant
• ·A clothing brand announced a recycling program for old clothes to reduce waste
• ·Motorcycle show features custom bikes from local builders and national brands
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave that will bring temperatures over 100 degrees
• ·The national soccer team won an important match to qualify for the international tournament
• ·A city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the appearance of downtown
• ·Astronomers spot new planet that could support life in distant solar system
• ·A museum displayed a collection of vintage cameras and photography equipment
• ·A museum displayed ancient Greek artifacts on loan from a museum in Athens