A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued.

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 university research team studied how social media affects romantic relationships
• ·Scientists discovered a way to convert plastic waste into fuel offering a solution to the global plastic pollution crisis
• ·A high school drama club performed a play that sold out all five of its shows
• ·The national handball team won the national championship
• ·A study found that reading before bed can help people fall asleep faster
• ·A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshop
• ·The city council announced plans to reduce air pollution levels
• ·A popular coffee chain launched a new seasonal drink made with pumpkin and cinnamon
• ·The national basketball team won a key game to advance to the tournament finals
• ·A fashion boutique started selling handmade jewelry created by local artisans
• ·A museum displayed a collection of famous impressionist paintings on loan from a European museum
• ·An energy company announced it will close all its coal-fired power plants by 2030
• ·A hospital started offering telehealth services for patients who cannot visit in person
• ·A city introduced a ban on single-use plastics including plastic bags straws and utensils
• ·A global tech giant said it will invest $2.9 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 49% by 2030
• ·A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in basements of homes in the suburbs