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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• ·The national hockey league started its new season with a special game honoring retired players
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·Researchers calculated that using energy-efficient light bulbs can save households $50 a year on electricity bills
• ·A local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer collecting over $62000
• ·A fashion boutique started selling handmade clothing items created by local designers
• ·A famous actor announced their retirement from film after a 40 year career
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and cocktails
• ·Local authorities started a recycling program for batteries and electronic waste
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a possible hurricane approaching the coast
• ·Music festival sells out all tickets within 24 hours of release
• ·A hospital started a home care program for elderly patients who need regular medical checkups
• ·A thunderstorm with strong winds knocked down trees and damaged power lines in the city
• ·A university offered online courses in business and marketing for working professionals
• ·Art museum hosts first-ever exhibition of digital art by indigenous artists
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were used on the city’s official website
• ·Scientists discovered a new method to purify water that is cheaper and more effective than current methods