A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued.

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 bakery started making gluten free bread using ancient grains
• ·A credit union announced it will offer student loans with no application fees or prepayment penalties
• ·A study found that owning a pet improves mental health in seniors
• ·A national park started offering guided tours
• ·The city introduced a new bike-sharing program with more stations across town
• ·A study showed that air pollution causes 7 million premature deaths worldwide each year
• ·A new study showed that air pollution can affect cognitive function in older adults
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals
• ·A sports league changed its rules to make games more exciting
• ·A museum hosted a vintage car exhibit
• ·A community garden hosted a kids’ gardening day where children learned how to plant and care for vegetables
• ·A tech company launched a new smartphone with a better camera and waterproof design
• ·Animal shelter holds adoption event that finds homes for 100 pets
• ·Train company upgrades fleet with faster and more comfortable carriages
• ·Researchers at a university found that listening to classical music can improve focus and productivity in students during study sessions.
• ·A tech company donated software to non-profit organizations