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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• ·The government passed a law to raise the minimum age for buying tobacco products to 21
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern states, closing airports and schools, and leaving thousands of drivers stranded on highways.
• ·A music festival attracted over 85000 attendees and raised money for local charities
• ·A smartphone app that helps users find local volunteer opportunities reached 1 million downloads
• ·A celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity gala that raised $500000 for hunger relief
• ·A new study showed that air pollution can affect cognitive function in older adults
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects how the body processes carbohydrates
• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on 100 year history of the city
• ·A local café started serving breakfast all day
• ·The postal service announced it would introduce a new package size option for small items
• ·A tech startup launched an app that tracks spending and helps users save money for goals
• ·Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filter
• ·A local business association organized a networking event
• ·A charity organization started a program to provide free meals to elderly residents
• ·A community garden donated 100 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·A popular social media app introduced a feature that lets users control how long they scroll