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 study showed that practicing tai chi improves balance and reduces fall risk in seniors
• ·A tech startup developed a new device that monitors the quality of drinking water at home
• ·The city implemented a new program to collect and recycle food waste from households
• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small African country
• ·A farm stand began accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessible to low-income shoppers
• ·A tech company released a language-learning app that uses games to teach vocabulary
• ·A research study found that drinking green tea may boost the immune system
• ·A charity organized a food drive that collected 10,000 pounds of non-perishable food for local food banks
• ·The national soccer league announced plans to expand with two new teams
• ·A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center to help patients recover from injuries
• ·Scientists created a new device that generates electricity from body heat
• ·A sports team hosted a fan appreciation day with free activities and giveaways
• ·A research study found that eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can lower the risk of certain types of cancer.
• ·A local library added 500 new e-books to its digital collection
• ·A museum displayed a collection of vintage cameras and photography equipment
• ·A major bookstore organized a book signing event with a best - selling author