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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• ·A restaurant started using compostable packaging for its takeout orders to reduce waste
• ·A grocery store started labeling products with their farm of origin to support local agriculture
• ·Scientists study effects of different fertilizers on soil health
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life
• ·City organizes parade to celebrate national holiday with local bands
• ·The school district provided free breakfast for all students in primary schools
• ·Research indicates that gratitude practices reduce symptoms of depression
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular skin checks to detect skin cancer early
• ·A charity organized a toy drive for children in low income families during the holidays
• ·A major retailer announced it would be expanding its online shopping platform to offer same-day delivery in more cities.
• ·Local farmers reported a record harvest this year thanks to favorable weather and advanced agricultural techniques
• ·A grocery store started selling organic produce boxes delivered weekly
• ·A major tech firm unveiled a new smart home device that connects all household appliances into one system
• ·A major sports league changed its rules to reduce the number of concussions among players
• ·A team of engineers upgraded the city’s water system
• ·The city installed more streetlights to improve safety at night