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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• ·Park rangers offer night sky observation events for stargazers
• ·A celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity event that raised $120000 for hunger relief
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·A bookstore started a book club for young adults
• ·A major retailer announced plans to offer free shipping on all online orders
• ·Researchers found that singing in a choir improves mental well-being in older adults
• ·A celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity event that raised $120000 for hunger relief
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that charges twice as fast as current models
• ·A fire department educated 500 school children about fire safety during a visit to local schools
• ·A charity collected donations of school supplies for children in developing countries
• ·The national basketball league announced a new sponsorship
• ·A study showed that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others’ perspectives
• ·The school district announced it will hire more counselors to support students’ mental health
• ·A major bookstore chain announced it will open 13 new locations focusing on community events and local authors
• ·Major grocery chains announced plans to cut plastic packaging by 30 percent next year