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 gym added a new yoga studio and hired two new instructors
• ·A tech company released a software update to fix security issues in its popular productivity app
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry night where local poets read their work to an audience
• ·Scientists discovered a way to convert plastic waste into fuel offering a solution to the global plastic pollution crisis
• ·Newsletter provides tips for winterizing homes before cold weather
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will open 40 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week improves mental well-being in older adults
• ·A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 46% in adults
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children
• ·The school district announced it will replace all old textbooks with digital tablets for students
• ·A severe thunderstorm caused power outages for 70000 residents in the central region
• ·The WHO released new recommendations for healthy eating to prevent chronic diseases
• ·Local government plants 5000 native trees to restore habitat for endangered birds
• ·A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from 8 different countries
• ·The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes on main roads to promote cycling
• ·A fire department responded to a kitchen fire that was put out before it spread to other rooms