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 clothing brand announced it will donate a portion of its sales to environmental conservation groups
• ·Biologists develop bee-safe pesticide
• ·Study shows that drinking eight glasses of water daily improves skin hydration
• ·A car manufacturer unveiled a new hybrid SUV that gets 60 miles per gallon on the highway
• ·A study showed that learning a second language can improve brain function in older adults
• ·Scientists found that a certain bacteria helps plants grow better in poor soil conditions
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 35%
• ·Research shows that laughter therapy reduces chronic pain in elderly patients
• ·A new study showed that 78% of office workers prefer a hybrid work schedule
• ·Researchers found that spending time in parks can reduce stress in city dwellers
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s winter will be warmer than usual
• ·Research finds that drinking green tea improves focus and concentration
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport in a fast-growing city in the south
• ·A popular TV show aired its series finale last night drawing millions of viewers and online discussion
• ·A tech startup developed a new device that monitors the quality of drinking water at home
• ·Researchers found that listening to audiobooks improves reading comprehension