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 snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices
• ·A snowstorm hit the northeastern states closing schools and airports
• ·Researchers found that spending time with pets can lower blood pressure
• ·Research shows that stretching after exercise reduces muscle soreness by 50 percent
• ·The city installed more streetlights to improve safety at night
• ·A local farm offered u-pick strawberry days where families could harvest their own fruit
• ·A community garden hosted a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·A toy company released a new line of building sets designed to teach kids about engineering
• ·A major airline planned to add more flights to tourist destinations
• ·The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a tornado
• ·Researchers found that eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids can improve brain health
• ·A bookstore hosted an author signing event that attracted over 300 fans
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores
• ·A research study found that regular exercise improves mental health
• ·A local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer collecting over $68000
• ·Scientists find way to extend shelf life of fresh produce by two weeks