A grocery store chain raised its employee discount to 25% for all full-time staff

A community held a festival celebrating its immigrant heritage with traditional food and musicResearchers found that air pollution from traffic increases the risk of respiratory illnesses in children

The transportation ministry added more crosswalks and pedestrian signals in busy areasA famous poet was awarded a lifetime achievement award for their contributions to literatureA hospital started a program to help patients with chronic pain manage symptoms without opioids

A retail store announced it would donate a portion 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 development

The government announced plans to upgrade public restrooms in parks and transportation hubsA well-known artist’s latest exhibition opened to positive reviews drawing over 12000 visitors on its first weekend

The stock market reached a new record high on Tuesday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare firmsA powerful storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power cuts and forcing coastal residents to evacuate

Education ministers from across the region agreed to adopt a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schoolsResearchers found that regular consumption of a specific fruit may lower the risk of heart disease by 25%

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• ·Pet groomer uses hypoallergenic products for pets with sensitive skin
• ·A wildlife conservation group organized a cleanup of a local river to protect aquatic life
• ·A major event center hosted an international conference this week
• ·Scientists discovered a way to convert plastic waste into fuel offering a solution to the global plastic pollution crisis
• ·A team of engineers designed a new wind turbine that is more efficient
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean using a remotely operated underwater vehicle
• ·A fashion brand released a new line of winter clothing
• ·A sports brand released a new line of eco friendly athletic wear
• ·A popular film festival revealed its lineup including 20 world premieres from independent directors
• ·A new social media platform launched that deletes posts automatically after 24 hours
• ·Scientists found a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star system
• ·A charity started a program to help elderly people learn how to use smartphones and computers
• ·Diplomatic relations between the two nations were restored after a decade of tension over trade restrictions
• ·A fire department conducted a water rescue drill on a local lake
• ·Engineers create water filter that removes bacteria and contaminants
• ·Local schools hosted a science fair where students presented projects on environmental conservation