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 charity raised $100,000 to build a new playground in a low income neighborhood
• ·Engineers tested a new type of bridge material that can withstand extreme weather conditions
• ·A farm began using hydroponics to grow vegetables indoors year-round
• ·The fire department rescued a family of five from a house fire in the early morning hours
• ·Researchers found that walking in nature can boost the immune system by increasing white blood cells
• ·A city launched a recycling program that rewards residents with discounts at local stores
• ·Book publisher releases young adult novel about climate activism by debut author
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global poverty
• ·A famous singer announced a tour to promote their new album with shows in 30 cities
• ·A museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about history
• ·An environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 28% over the past decade
• ·A bakery used sustainable packaging for its products
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry
• ·The space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor ocean currents
• ·A powerful tornado destroyed dozens of homes in a small town in the midwest
• ·A study revealed that excessive use of social media can increase anxiety in young adults