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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• ·A library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow online
• ·Police department uses body cameras to increase accountability
• ·Local businesses reported a 20% increase in sales during the recent holiday weekend, compared to the same period last year.
• ·Scientists warned that rising ocean temperatures are causing coral reefs to die at an alarming rate
• ·Archaeologists discovered ancient tools made from stone in a cave system
• ·A national park reported an increase in the number of visitors during the summer
• ·A space agency sent a probe to explore a comet in the outer solar system
• ·A research team developed a new test for a common disease that is faster and more accurate than existing tests.
• ·A famous actor starred in a new thriller movie that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival
• ·Mathematicians solve long-standing problem in algebra
• ·A new TV drama became a social media sensation with millions of viewers tweeting about it
• ·Two neighboring countries signed a historic trade agreement after three years of diplomatic negotiations
• ·An energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years
• ·The city announced plans to repair 20 miles of sidewalks in residential neighborhoods
• ·A research team developed a new method to detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A famous fashion designer unveiled their new collection at an international show