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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• ·Researchers found that breathing exercises can lower blood pressure in hypertensive patients
• ·A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices
• ·A cyclone in the Pacific Ocean destroyed over 100 homes and damaged a local hospital
• ·A gardener developed a new type of tomato plant that resists pests and produces more fruit
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks
• ·A university football team hired a new head coach with 10 years of experience in college athletics
• ·A famous actor starred in a new thriller movie that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival
• ·Researchers found that reading to young children helps develop language skills
• ·An airline announced it would use more biofuel to power its planes and reduce carbon emissions
• ·Radio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veterans
• ·Teachers receive training on how to integrate climate education into lessons
• ·The government announced a new $450 million funding package to support small businesses hit by recent economic challenges
• ·A chemical spill at a factory in the industrial area was contained with no reported health risks
• ·A hospital introduced a new telemedicine service for patients in rural areas
• ·Researchers found that gardening can reduce symptoms of depression by 35%
• ·A restaurant added an all-day breakfast menu, increasing morning sales by 30%