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 team of marine biologists discovered a new coral reef
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that is more environmentally friendly
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to three leaders in the fields of science and education
• ·Teachers receive training on how to integrate climate education into lessons
• ·A popular fashion brand announced it will take back old clothes to recycle into new items
• ·Study finds that learning American Sign Language improves cognitive flexibility in kids
• ·A group of volunteers cleaned up over 2 tons of trash from a local beach during a weekend event
• ·The government invested $500 million in wind energy projects across the western states
• ·A tech startup partnered with a major retailer to sell its products in physical stores
• ·A construction company finished building a new elementary school that can accommodate 500 students
• ·A new light rail system opened connecting the airport to downtown in 20 minutes
• ·The space agency announced plans to send a probe to study Saturn’s rings
• ·A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 500 toys for children in need
• ·A school district started a green club where students work on projects to reduce the school’s carbon footprint
• ·A major music festival announced a cashless payment system to reduce food and drink wait times
• ·A museum hosted a vintage car exhibit