A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued.

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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• ·Study shows that audiobooks help people with dyslexia improve reading skills
• ·The postal service announced it would expand its package delivery service to more rural areas
• ·A hurricane brought 105 mph winds to coastal areas damaging harbors and marinas
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a historian about the civil rights movement
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting from next year.
• ·The postal service announced it would extend delivery hours during the holiday season
• ·Marine biologists found that coral reefs are recovering faster than expected in protected areas
• ·A university football team won their conference championship for the first time in 18 years
• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow 15% faster when exposed to soft classical music
• ·A scientist developed a new type of biodegradable packaging for food products
• ·A community garden donated 200 pounds of fresh vegetables to a local homeless shelter
• ·A hotel renovated its rooms to include more energy-efficient appliances and lighting
• ·A software company released a free version of its app to attract more users
• ·A thunderstorm caused power outages for 50000 residents in the central region
• ·A community organized a neighborhood garage sale that raised over $3,000 for local schools