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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• ·The national ballet company performed a new show that sold out in days
• ·A local business owner won an award for entrepreneurship recognized for their innovative sustainable business approach
• ·Researchers found that listening to music while studying can improve memory retention
• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural communities with new stations
• ·Study finds that journaling reduces stress and anxiety in college students
• ·A local museum held a special exhibition featuring ancient artifacts from foreign countries
• ·Local police seized over $1 million worth of illegal drugs in a raid on a suspected trafficking ring
• ·A sports equipment store opened a new location in a shopping mall
• ·The government announced a new initiative to provide free internet access to all rural schools
• ·A small business owner started offering online workshops to teach others how to start their own businesses
• ·A small bakery started selling gluten-free croissants that were featured in a local food blog
• ·Book publisher releases memoir by famous political figure
• ·A hospital successfully performed a groundbreaking surgery to transplant a 3D-printed organ into a patient.
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex
• ·A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisories
• ·A coffee shop started a loyalty program that rewards customers with a free drink after 10 purchases