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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• ·Research indicates that practicing gratitude journaling improves mental health
• ·A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in Asian fusion cuisine in the downtown area
• ·A musician went on a solo tour across small towns to support local music venues
• ·A study found that owning a dog can increase physical activity and reduce loneliness in seniors
• ·A charity organization provided backpacks and school supplies to children in low-income areas
• ·A school started a garden project to teach students about growing food
• ·Study shows that audiobooks help struggling readers
• ·Researchers studied how exercise affects brain health
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps users edit photos on their smartphones
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income
• ·Book publisher releases biography of iconic civil rights leader
• ·A study found that getting enough exercise improves memory and cognitive function in older adults
• ·Doctors discovered a new way to diagnose a serious illness at an earlier stage
• ·Doctors developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects children in developing countries
• ·A museum displayed a rare collection of ancient coins from the Roman Empire
• ·Furniture store launches line of furniture made from reclaimed wood and metal