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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• ·Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits
• ·A city council voted to build a new public swimming pool in a underserved neighborhood
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1300 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·A nonprofit organization raised $50,000 to build a new playground in a low-income neighborhood
• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stalls
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·A tech company released a software update to fix security issues in its popular app
• ·A research study found that spending time with pets improves mental health in seniors
• ·The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a recent storm
• ·A new study showed that writing by hand improves memory retention better than typing
• ·A museum displayed ancient artifacts from a dig
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with 150 units
• ·Engineers create water filter that removes bacteria and contaminants
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test for food allergies using a small blood sample
• ·A community group organized a neighborhood watch program to improve safety in residential areas