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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• ·Researchers found that a plant-based diet can lower cholesterol levels in adults
• ·A study found drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·Local businesses offered discounts to customers who use public transport
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in teenagers
• ·Research shows that regular social gatherings reduce loneliness in empty nesters
• ·A local café started offering live music on weekend evenings
• ·The local government imposed a ban on fireworks in residential areas
• ·Scientists discovered a new type of bee that is essential for pollinating certain crops
• ·A airline improved its customer service by adding more staff at check in counters
• ·A major tech firm unveiled a new smart home device that connects all household appliances into one system
• ·A chemical spill at a factory in the industrial area was contained with no reported health risks
• ·Study shows that adding garlic to meals lowers blood pressure in adults
• ·A fire department visited local elementary schools to teach fire safety to 300+ kids
• ·A city added more bike lanes to encourage people to cycle to work
• ·A museum offered free admission on weekends for families
• ·The school district changed the school start time to 8:30 AM to let students get more sleep