Bakery introduces gluten-free croissants made with almond flour

A retail store announced it would donate 10% of holiday sales to a children’s charityA heavy rainstorm caused a landslide that blocked a major highway for several hours

A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language developmentThe government announced plans to upgrade public restrooms in parks and transportation hubsA museum acquired a painting by a famous impressionist artist for its permanent collection

A local farm started selling fresh eggs and honey at a weekly farmers marketEngineers built a new dam to provide flood control and hydroelectric power to a region

The postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines for online orders

A celebrity chef published a cookbook featuring recipes from their travels around the worldLocal schools installed new security systems including cameras and access control doors

Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes and heavy floodingThe government released data showing a 4% increase in exports during the last quarter

A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted priceA study found that reading aloud to young children helps develop their literacy skills

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• ·The transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by flooding
• ·A scientist developed a new type of battery that is safer for the environment
• ·Scientists found evidence that global warming is affecting the migration of birds
• ·A construction project to build a new airport terminal with more gates began
• ·Doctors developed a new vaccine to protect children in developing countries from a deadly disease
• ·High school students created an app that helps seniors access local healthcare services
• ·A city banned single use plastic straws in restaurants and bars
• ·The local theater put on a special performance to raise money for a children’s hospital
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour to promote his new album
• ·The stock market experienced a minor decline after news of a global supply chain disruption
• ·A sports team traded a star player to another team for two up and coming athletes
• ·A bakery introduced a seasonal pumpkin bread that sold out every weekend in October
• ·A new law was passed to increase the minimum wage by 12% aiming to improve living standards for low-income workers
• ·A museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Greek artifacts on loan from a museum in Athens
• ·The government announced a grant program to help small farmers adopt organic farming methods
• ·The government provided grants to businesses that develop eco-friendly products