The postal service announced it would hire 6000 temporary workers to handle holiday mail

• A major hotel chain announced it will eliminate single-use toiletries in its rooms, replacing them with refillable containers to reduce waste.
• The weather service warned of extreme heatwaves in the western states
• A professional soccer player donated $500000 to build a sports complex in his hometown
• A coffee shop hosted a live jazz night every Friday that featured local musicians
• A local business owner won an award for entrepreneurship recognized for their innovative sustainable business approach
• A tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language through games
• Scientists develop new vaccine to protect against animal borne illnesses
• Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 35% of the country’s total energy production
• Police department launches campaign to raise awareness about seatbelt use
• A study showed that spending 20 minutes outside daily can reduce symptoms of anxiety
• A farmer’s market added 10 new vendors selling handmade soaps and candles this season
• A charity organization started a program to provide free tutoring to students from underserved schools
• The local government banned single - use plastics in public places