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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• ·A farm installed solar panels to power its irrigation system, saving $5,000 yearly on energy
• ·A study found urban green spaces reduce air pollution levels by up to 20% in city centers
• ·Doctors recommended avoiding screens for at least one hour before bed to improve sleep
• ·Heavy snow closed several schools and government offices in northern parts of the country
• ·A farm started growing a variety of herbs to sell to local restaurants and chefs
• ·A local history museum opened a new exhibition about the city’s role in the country’s independence movement
• ·Track and field athletes set multiple personal bests at invitational meet
• ·A famous writer won a prestigious literary award for her latest book
• ·Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·Librarians host story time sessions for young children every weekend
• ·A new video game streaming service launched with a library of over 500 classic games
• ·A government agency launched a water conservation campaign, encouraging residents to reduce usage
• ·Veterinarian clinic offers free wellness exams for pets adopted from shelters
• ·Florist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered sea otters from oil spills and habitat loss
• ·Local schools switched to digital textbooks to reduce paper waste