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 study revealed that social media use can reduce face-to-face communication skills in teens
• ·A construction company finished building a new bridge that cuts travel time between two towns by 15 minutes
• ·The Amazon rainforest lost 13,000 square kilometers of trees last year due to logging and wildfires
• ·Scientists compare yields of organic and conventional farming methods
• ·Study reveals that early childhood education has long term benefits
• ·A smartphone app that helps users find local volunteer opportunities reached 1 million downloads
• ·A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in farm-to-table cuisine
• ·A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year
• ·A city installed new street signs to make downtown easier to navigate
• ·A survey found that 80% of people believe social media has a negative impact on mental health
• ·Research indicates that sunlight exposure helps reduce symptoms of seasonal depression
• ·A fire department responded to a wildfire in a nearby forest and helped contain it before it reached residential areas
• ·A charity collected donations of toys for children in hospitals
• ·A new smartphone app helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·A museum displayed a rare collection of historical letters from a famous political leader
• ·A pet rescue organization started a foster-to-adopt program to help shy animals find homes