A severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community

Engineers completed a new tunnel that connects two cities reducing travel time by 45 minutesThe postal service announced it would hire more workers to handle holiday mail

A celebrity chef opened a cooking school for people who want to learn professional skillsResearchers found that using cloth bags instead of plastic bags saves 1000 plastic bags per year per personA city started planting trees along streets to reduce air pollution

A tornado touched down in a small town destroying several homes and a schoolA study showed that group study sessions help students get better grades

The government announced tax breaks for families who adopt children

A bookstore expanded its collection of books in foreign languagesArchaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry

A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residentsA new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 55 countries

The national parliament approved a new infrastructure plan including funding for roads bridges and airportsA major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount

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• ·Researchers found that eating avocados regularly can lower bad cholesterol levels
• ·A famous actor signed on to star in a new TV series based on a best-selling novel
• ·A study showed that online courses can help adult learners earn degrees 20% faster
• ·The mayor announced a plan to build 8500 affordable housing units over the next four years
• ·A community launched a recycling program that diverts 60% of waste from landfills
• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competition
• ·Study finds that using essential oils can reduce stress and anxiety
• ·Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year
• ·A study showed that listening to nature sounds can improve sleep quality in people with insomnia
• ·The local zoo started offering night tours to see animals that are active after dark
• ·A professional soccer player donated $500000 to build a sports complex in his hometown
• ·A famous singer announced a surprise concert to raise money for homeless shelters in major cities
• ·A popular burger chain announced it will open 35 new locations in western states next spring
• ·Dance company performs original show about cultural heritage at national theater
• ·A tech company donated 500 old computers to local schools for educational use
• ·A survey found that 50% of people have experienced cyberbullying at some point in their lives