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 small business owner started a blog about their industry, gaining 6,000 followers
• ·A gym added new fitness classes including yoga and kickboxing
• ·A local café partnered with a local charity to donate a meal to a homeless person for every coffee sold
• ·A school district hired a new music teacher to start a marching band program
• ·Local firefighters rescued four people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported
• ·Researchers found that reading to babies daily helps develop their language skills faster
• ·A soccer club signed a star player for a record $150 million transfer fee
• ·Archaeologists discovered an ancient burial site with artifacts from a pre-Columbian civilization
• ·A local bookstore hosted a workshop on creative writing
• ·The city council approved a plan to expand the subway system
• ·Researchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults
• ·Local authorities opened a new shelter for homeless families with 150 beds
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease in a top medical journal
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores
• ·The government announced grants for companies developing new renewable energy technologies
• ·Plant nursery offers wide variety of native plants for home gardens