A retail store announced it would donate 10% of holiday sales to a children’s charity

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 skillsThe military sent troops to assist in disaster relief efforts after a hurricane hit the coast

A snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 500 flights and closed government officesA tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2000 new jobs

Local authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers

The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequalityThe national ballet company announced a tour of small cities to reach more audiences

A new study indicated that working from home reduces stress for most employeesEngineers designed a new type of solar panel that works on cloudy days

Local businesses hosted a street party to celebrate the city’s 200th anniversaryA professional athlete donated $1 million to build a sports center in his hometown

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• ·A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices
• ·The school district launched an anti-bullying hotline for students to report incidents
• ·A major car manufacturer announced it will stop producing gasoline-powered cars by 2033 focusing on electric vehicles
• ·The postal service announced it would deliver packages on Sundays during the holiday season
• ·Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices
• ·A popular music artist released a new album which topped the charts in over 23 countries within 24 hours
• ·A fire department responded to a small apartment fire that left no injuries but damaged two units
• ·A new study indicated that working from home reduces stress for most employees
• ·Hardware store sells rain barrels to help homeowners conserve water
• ·Study shows that adding garlic to meals lowers blood pressure in adults
• ·Research shows that regular stretching reduces muscle pain after exercise
• ·A airline offered discounted fares for travelers who fly during weekday mornings
• ·Coffee shop switches to compostable cups and straws to reduce plastic waste
• ·A survey found that 72% of workers want their employers to offer more flexible work schedules
• ·A famous actress announced she would produce a documentary about women’s rights in developing countries
• ·A new high school is being built to accommodate growing student numbers