A retail store announced it would donate 10% of holiday sales to a children’s charity

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 skillsThe military sent troops to assist in disaster relief efforts after a hurricane hit the coast

A snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 500 flights and closed government officesA tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2000 new jobs

Local authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers

The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequalityThe national ballet company announced a tour of small cities to reach more audiences

A new study indicated that working from home reduces stress for most employeesEngineers designed a new type of solar panel that works on cloudy days

Local businesses hosted a street party to celebrate the city’s 200th anniversaryA professional athlete donated $1 million to build a sports center in his hometown

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• ·A popular actor starred in a new television series that premiered yesterday
• ·The railway service added more trains during rush hour to reduce overcrowding for commuters
• ·A study found that spending time with pets can lower stress hormones and improve mood in adults
• ·The city council announced plans to reduce air pollution levels
• ·A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage
• ·Researchers calculated that using a reusable water bottle saves over 150 plastic bottles per year
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $8.5 billion in hydrogen fuel technology over the next decade
• ·Researchers calculated that using energy-efficient light bulbs can save households $50 a year on electricity bills
• ·A tech company released a new smartphone with a better camera
• ·A charity raised $750000 to build wells and sanitation systems in rural Africa
• ·A restaurant added a vegan menu with 15 new dishes
• ·Scientists developed a new type of vaccine for a common illness
• ·A farm hosted a harvest festival that included hayrides and pumpkin picking for families
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade in-flight Wi-Fi to faster speeds
• ·Volunteers cleaned up over 1500 pounds of trash from a local river during a weekend cleanup event
• ·The national ballet company performed a new production of “Swan Lake” to sold-out crowds