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 farm started a winery
• ·Researchers found that using natural skincare products reduces the risk of skin irritation and allergies
• ·Engineers designed a new type of solar-powered water heater for rural homes
• ·Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential new treatment for a rare genetic disorder, with clinical trials set to begin next year.
• ·A bakery started offering custom cakes for special occasions which became a top-selling service
• ·A new movie received rave reviews from critics and is being talked about as an Oscar contender
• ·Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential breakthrough in treating a rare genetic disorder using gene-editing technology
• ·Cross country team sets new state record for fastest average time
• ·A popular streaming service announced new original content
• ·Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 4-year-old child giving them a new chance at life
• ·A bakery won first place at a regional food festival for its apple pie
• ·A farm invested in a new greenhouse to grow vegetables year-round and supply local markets in the winter
• ·Pet hospital offers preventive care plans for pets at discounted rates
• ·A hospital started offering virtual doctor visits for non-emergency medical issues
• ·A hospital hired more nurses to reduce patient to nurse ratios in the medical ward
• ·The United Nations held a summit to discuss strategies to reduce global food waste