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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• ·City council votes to ban single-use styrofoam products in restaurants
• ·Researchers found that air pollution from traffic increases the risk of asthma in children
• ·The city council voted to add more bike parking spaces in downtown areas
• ·A school started a chess club that placed second in a regional tournament
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent the lowest in 20 years
• ·A study published in a leading medical journal found that a low-sugar diet can improve blood sugar control in people with diabetes.
• ·Local businesses donated goods to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital
• ·A city installed new bike racks throughout downtown to encourage cycling
• ·The central bank announced it would inject $7 billion into the economy to boost job creation
• ·A major airline revealed plans to add 22 new domestic routes by the end of the year
• ·Local businesses participated in a community fair to showcase their products and services
• ·A golfer won a tournament by two strokes after a final round of exceptional play
• ·Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plastic and natural rubber
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for a rare genetic disorder using gene therapy
• ·A hospital used drone technology to deliver medical supplies to a remote clinic
• ·A community garden donated a portion of its harvest to a local animal shelter to feed the animals