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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• ·The government announced a new policy to support small businesses
• ·A hospital launched a smoking cessation program with free nicotine replacement therapy
• ·A charity raised funds to provide scholarships for low-income students
• ·The prime minister attended an international conference on climate change in Paris
• ·The country’s trade deficit decreased by 8 percent this year
• ·Local volunteers organized a food drive to support families facing food insecurity
• ·A city council voted to build 200 new affordable housing units in the downtown area
• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to make fertilizer for community gardens
• ·A renowned artist opened an exhibition featuring 40 new abstract paintings at a city art gallery
• ·Researchers found that using cloth bags instead of plastic bags saves 1000 plastic bags per year per person
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1300 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest area
• ·The government announced grants for farmers to switch to organic farming practices
• ·Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tablets
• ·Doctors recommended that people over 50 get regular bone density tests to prevent osteoporosis
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying aging