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 government agency updated its website to make it easier for people to apply for benefits
• ·Local businesses participated in a “shop local” campaign to boost the regional economy
• ·Coast guard rescues boaters in stormy waters
• ·A charity organization organized a fundraiser gala with celebrity guests
• ·A pet rescue organization held an adoption event that found homes for 55 cats and dogs
• ·Researchers found that regular exercise can improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic downtown
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public schools’ science programs
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry reading with local poets
• ·City officials approved a $400 million project to upgrade public transport including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·Retailers introduced a new contactless payment system to speed up checkout times
• ·A tech startup developed a device that monitors indoor air quality and alerts users to pollutants
• ·A university research team found that eating dark chocolate daily can lower blood pressure slightly
• ·Study reveals that eating nuts reduces risk of heart disease
• ·A local theater produced a musical
• ·A musician performed at a local music festival alongside national acts