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 farmers market started accepting mobile payments to make transactions easier
• ·A community launched a recycling program that diverts 60% of waste from landfills
• ·A museum offered guided tours in Spanish, French, and Mandarin to accommodate international visitors
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores and sell products digitally
• ·A hotel chain announced it will offer free stays to healthcare workers during holidays
• ·A charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental health in the workplace
• ·A city announced it will install 50 new electric vehicle charging stations downtown
• ·A tech startup released a device that monitors blood sugar levels without needles
• ·The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending
• ·The postal service announced it will expand its package delivery service to include Sunday deliveries
• ·A new survey found 65% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·A farm started selling honey sticks as a healthy snack for kids
• ·The city council approved the construction of a new water treatment plant
• ·Researchers found that drinking one glass of milk daily improves bone density in older adults
• ·A fashion boutique started selling vintage clothing alongside new items to promote sustainable fashion
• ·A bookstore expanded its collection of books in Spanish, French, and Mandarin