A singer’s new album debuted at number one on global music charts for two weeks

The postal service announced it would hire 5000 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 20 homes and a local elementary 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 Chinese

Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that eat oilResearch indicates that early reading programs improve literacy rates in preschoolers

Toy company releases educational games that teach coding to young childrenPark rangers lead guided tours to observe wildlife in their natural habitat

Pharmacy offers walk in flu shot clinics for busy professionals during lunch hoursFashion designer showcases new collection inspired by traditional African textiles

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• ·Scientists observed a rare phenomenon in the Earth’s atmosphere
• ·A new movie received rave reviews from critics and is being talked about as an Oscar contender
• ·Local government plants 1000 trees to improve air quality in urban neighborhoods
• ·The military donated medical supplies to local hospitals struggling with high patient numbers
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores
• ·Firefighters rescue family of four from house fire in early morning hours
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu items
• ·The federal reserve stated it will maintain current interest rates to support economic recovery
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·Volunteers helped paint and repair a local school in a low-income neighborhood
• ·City launches bike sharing program with 500 stations across downtown areas
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top ranked players from around the world to local courts
• ·Freelance platform adds new category for video editing services
• ·Local farmers reported a record harvest of apples thanks to mild weather and new fertilizers
• ·A local café offered a discount to customers who brought their own reusable cups
• ·Oceanographers study effects of ocean acidification on shellfish populations