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 community garden hosted a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·The national space agency shared new data about the surface of Mars collected by a rover
• ·A university research team discovered a new species of plant in a remote forest
• ·A school hosted a music festival where students performed in bands and choirs
• ·A bookstore hosted an author Q&A event that drew over 120 attendees interested in fantasy novels
• ·College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar power
• ·A new podcast platform launched featuring exclusive content from award-winning journalists
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top ranked players from around the world to local courts
• ·A hospital opened a new urgent care center in a suburban area
• ·A new café opened in the neighborhood offering specialty coffee
• ·Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plastic
• ·The government announced a new policy to provide free healthcare for low-income families
• ·A famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print run
• ·A software company released an update to its app that fixed bugs and improved loading speed
• ·A farm started a beekeeping program to help pollinate its crops and produce honey
• ·Newsletter provides advice on preparing for winter storms