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 pet store hosted a training workshop for new dog owners
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote recycling among businesses and schools
• ·The government invested $500 million in wind energy projects across the western states
• ·A retailer announced it would offer free returns on all online purchases for 60 days
• ·A farm started offering pick-your-own blueberry days that attracted families from nearby cities
• ·The national theater company staged a modern adaptation of a classic play
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 4 percent thanks to new jobs in tourism
• ·Researchers found that a plant-based diet can lower cholesterol levels in adults
• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small European country
• ·City officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festival
• ·A local farm started selling grass-fed beef at a nearby butcher shop expanding its customer base
• ·Car dealership offers test drives and information sessions on electric vehicles
• ·A community garden hosted a harvest festival with live music and a potluck using garden produce
• ·A fashion brand released a new clothing line made entirely from recycled plastic bottles
• ·Cycling event draws over 1000 participants for 50 mile ride to support charity
• ·The city council voted to build new library branches in low-income neighborhoods