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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• ·Scientists reported an increase in coral reef health in marine protected areas
• ·A construction company finished building a new hospital wing that adds 50 new beds
• ·A small business owner started selling their products in a national retail chain
• ·An international charity sent medical teams to support rural hospitals in developing countries
• ·A farm installed a wind turbine to power its operations and reduce energy costs
• ·Elementary school takes students on field trip to zoo
• ·A tech company allowed employees to work four-day weeks, resulting in higher productivity
• ·Travel magazine features article on top budget travel destinations for next year
• ·Local police seized over $1.5 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring
• ·A musician performed a free concert in the park that was attended by over 2,000 people
• ·A study revealed that drinking chamomile tea before bed can help people sleep longer and better
• ·Doctors performed the country’s first successful face transplant on a patient injured in a severe accident
• ·A study found that drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·A wildlife conservation group worked with local communities to protect natural habitats
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to compost food waste
• ·Researchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain by 32% in office workers