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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• ·A university organized a seminar on entrepreneurship for students
• ·A new smartphone app helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·Local governments were granted more autonomy to make decisions on public transportation and environmental policies
• ·A bookstore hosted an author signing event that drew over 150 attendees
• ·A library added a makerspace with 3D printers and craft supplies for community use
• ·A major airline revealed plans to add 23 new international routes next year to meet rising travel demand
• ·Dance company performs original show about cultural heritage at national theater
• ·A construction company built a new fire station
• ·An airline announced it would use more biofuel to power its planes and reduce carbon emissions
• ·Engineers design new system to reduce energy use in office buildings
• ·A bookstore started a book exchange where customers can swap used books for free
• ·A fire at a factory in the industrial zone was put out by firefighters before it spread
• ·A charity raised over $2 million to build schools in rural areas of Africa
• ·Coffee shop switches to compostable cups and straws to reduce plastic waste
• ·Running club hosts 10K race to raise money for children’s hospital
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free Wi-Fi on all its trains by the end of the year