A singer’s new album debuted at number one on global music charts for two weeks

The postal service announced it would hire 5000 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 20 homes and a local elementary 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 Chinese

Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that eat oilResearch indicates that early reading programs improve literacy rates in preschoolers

Toy company releases educational games that teach coding to young childrenPark rangers lead guided tours to observe wildlife in their natural habitat

Pharmacy offers walk in flu shot clinics for busy professionals during lunch hoursFashion designer showcases new collection inspired by traditional African textiles

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• ·A hospital launched a program to help people quit smoking with free counseling and medication
• ·Research shows that regular socializing reduces risk of dementia in seniors
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of water
• ·A city added 50 new public benches in downtown parks and along busy sidewalks
• ·The government built new schools in growing suburbs to reduce overcrowding in existing schools
• ·A tech company unveiled a new laptop that is lighter and has a longer battery life
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or more
• ·A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from injuries
• ·Retailers introduced mobile checkout apps to reduce lines during holiday shopping
• ·Weather forecasters predicted heavy snowfall for northern regions next week
• ·The World Bank approved a $1 billion loan to help a developing country improve its infrastructure and access to clean water.
• ·A software company launched a new project management tool that integrates with popular apps
• ·A tech startup created a new device to monitor air quality in homes
• ·A grocery store started offering online ordering and same-day delivery for customers
• ·A university offered online courses for working adults
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave that will bring high temperatures to the central states