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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• ·Scientists created a new way to recycle old batteries into new ones
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of blueberries may lower the risk of heart disease by 22%
• ·A study found that regular dancing can improve balance and reduce fall risks in seniors
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies at local markets, using excess fruit to reduce waste
• ·Local authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for families struggling with food insecurity
• ·A study revealed that eating fish twice a week can improve brain health and memory
• ·The government provided drought relief to farmers with crop losses
• ·A city council approved a new park
• ·A local farm started selling fresh-pressed apple cider at the farmers market during the fall months
• ·A tech startup announced a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring features including blood sugar tracking
• ·Dance school holds recital featuring performances by 200 students
• ·The government provided grants to businesses that develop biodegradable packaging
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 9% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·A new study showed that social isolation is harmful to physical and mental health
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of insect in a tropical rainforest
• ·A tech company released software updates to improve security