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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• ·A charity raised funds to provide college scholarships for students studying healthcare
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician who won national music award
• ·The government passed a law to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour over the next two years
• ·Software firm releases new tool to help small businesses manage inventory
• ·The city installed a new traffic light system to reduce congestion during rush hour
• ·A hotel started offering free breakfast for all guests to increase customer satisfaction
• ·The government announced a $480 million initiative to upgrade rural internet infrastructure
• ·A major food company announced plans to reduce the amount of sugar in its products
• ·A global trade agreement was signed by 21 countries to reduce tariffs and boost economic cooperation
• ·A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that provides protection against three different viruses
• ·Survey shows majority of employees want more flexible work hours post pandemic
• ·Local police increased patrols to reduce crime in residential areas
• ·The postal service announced it would expand its package delivery service to more rural areas
• ·A university opened a new career center to help students find internships and jobs
• ·Researchers found that reading to babies daily helps develop their language skills faster