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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• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.9% in August the lowest in two years
• ·A pet rescue organization held an adoption event that found homes for 55 cats and dogs
• ·The World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villages
• ·Teachers receive new tablets to integrate digital lessons in classrooms
• ·A charity started a program to help children learn to read
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of insect in a tropical rainforest
• ·A local bakery started delivering fresh pastries to hotels and cafes in the downtown area
• ·A bookstore hosted an author Q&A event that drew over 120 attendees interested in fantasy novels
• ·A school district bought new textbooks for students in all grades
• ·A new study revealed that exercising for 30 minutes a day increases energy levels by 25%
• ·Researchers calculated that using public transportation instead of cars can reduce traffic congestion by 30%
• ·A team of veterinarians provided free health checks for pets at a community center
• ·A tech company launched a new smart home device that controls lighting and temperature
• ·Local authorities announced plans to build a new hospital in a rural area addressing the shortage of medical facilities
• ·Local businesses donated goods to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital
• ·Doctors discovered a new way to treat allergies with fewer side effects