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 tropical storm formed in the Atlantic prompting coastal evacuation warnings
• ·The government announced plans to build more clinics in rural areas without nearby hospitals
• ·A farm started a CSA program where members receive weekly boxes of seasonal produce
• ·A scientist published a study showing that urban green spaces lower stress levels in city dwellers
• ·A hospital hired more nurses to reduce patient to nurse ratios
• ·Engineers designed a new type of insulation that reduces home energy use by 40%
• ·The city started a program to help homeless individuals find temporary shelter and jobs
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 40% since the start of the decade.
• ·The postal service announced it would increase the price of stamps by 2 cents starting next month
• ·Researchers found that reading fiction books helps people understand others’ emotions better
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of algae can be used to produce clean biofuel
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new skate park in a suburban neighborhood
• ·A city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food trucks
• ·A study found that volunteering can improve overall happiness and well-being
• ·Coast guard conducts training exercises in preparation for hurricane season
• ·Biologists use drone technology to count seal populations in Arctic waters