Police department launches app for reporting minor crimes and traffic issues

A tornado touched down in a small town, destroying 30 homes and a local high schoolA study showed that group study sessions help students understand difficult subjects better

The government announced tax breaks for families who adopt rescue animalsA bookstore expanded its collection of books in Spanish, French, and MandarinScientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that break down oil

The transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow seasonA fashion brand announced it would stop using fur, leather, and other animal products

A hospital launched a program to help people quit smoking with free counseling and medication

A community organized a charity walk that raised $25000 for a local children’s hospitalThe government launched a campaign to encourage people to compost food waste

A museum hosted a workshop on how to paint like a famous artistA local bakery won an award for its apple pie at a national food competition

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

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• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stalls
• ·Local businesses sponsored a community event to raise money for charity
• ·A startup launched a new device to monitor air quality in homes
• ·Study shows that audiobooks help people with dyslexia improve reading skills
• ·A restaurant started offering take-and-bake meals for customers to cook at home
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour with concerts in 40 countries over the next 18 months
• ·A musician released a charity single with all proceeds going to disaster relief efforts
• ·Scientists find way to extend shelf life of fresh produce by two weeks
• ·A taxi company started offering late-night safe rides for students working evening shifts
• ·Software firm releases new app to help small businesses manage social media
• ·A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences
• ·A local café started offering catering services for events
• ·Researchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type
• ·Researchers found that interacting with pets can reduce stress and anxiety in adults
• ·A bank introduced a savings account with a 4.5% interest rate for new customers
• ·The government announced a new $480 million funding package to support small businesses hit by recent economic challenges