The postal service announced it would hire 6000 temporary workers to handle holiday mail

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 stationsA famous author won a prestigious literary award for their body of work

A hospital started a support group for people living with chronic illnessesA retail store announced it would stay open late during the holiday shopping season

A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in basements of homes in the suburbs

A study found that watching documentaries can increase knowledge about global issuesA famous musician announced a farewell tour with concerts in 40 cities across the globe

Local schools reported a 92% attendance rate this year up from 85% the previous yearEngineers created a new type of solar panel that is 40% more efficient than current models

The government released a report showing a 15% reduction in air pollution in major citiesA grocery store chain started selling meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients for healthy dinners

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• ·Plant nursery sells native plants that support local pollinators
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has been above average in most regions
• ·A historic church in the downtown area underwent a year-long restoration to preserve its stained glass
• ·A pet store started offering fish tank maintenance services for busy pet owners
• ·Running club organizes 5K race to raise money for cancer research
• ·A musician performed at a benefit concert to raise money for a local children’s hospital
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex with fields and courts for youth teams
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps users edit photos on their smartphones
• ·A supermarket chain started selling pre-packaged meal kits for four people at $25 each
• ·A team of veterinarians provided free dental care for pets at a local community center
• ·A local artist created a series of murals highlighting the city’s history of civil rights
• ·A new survey found that 70% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·Scientists develop new test to detect disease in early stages
• ·Camera store offers workshop on photography skills for beginners
• ·Automotive company recalls 75,000 sedans due to faulty airbag sensors
• ·The space agency successfully landed a probe on a comet to collect samples