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 startup company launched an app that connects users with local handymen for home repairs
• ·A tech company released a new smart home device that controls lighting and temperature
• ·A popular burger chain announced it will open 35 new locations in western states next spring
• ·Scientists developed a new rapid test for a viral infection that gives results in 15 minutes
• ·A fashion brand released a limited-edition holiday collection made from sustainable materials
• ·A government program helped small businesses adopt digital payment systems
• ·A famous director announced plans to film a documentary about endangered wildlife in the Arctic
• ·A coffee shop began selling fair-trade coffee, ensuring farmers receive a living wage
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on social media
• ·A tech company released a new laptop that is thinner lighter and faster than previous models
• ·A bakery introduced a line of gluten-free bread that tastes like traditional wheat bread
• ·A hospital purchased a new CT scanner to improve diagnostic speed and accuracy
• ·A hospital opened a new sports medicine clinic to treat athletes of all ages and skill levels
• ·Survey finds that 60 percent of parents prioritize outdoor play for young children
• ·A city started planting trees along streets to provide shade and reduce air pollution
• ·A library hosted a tech help for seniors session that taught 45 people how to use smartphones