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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• ·The community center offered free cooking classes focused on healthy, low-cost meals
• ·The school district announced it will hire more counselors to support students’ mental health
• ·The government announced plans to repair and renovate old public schools in rural areas
• ·Track and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet
• ·A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building
• ·The city introduced a bike - sharing program to encourage eco - friendly transportation
• ·A national park banned single use plastics to protect the environment
• ·A drought in the southwest led to the restriction of outdoor water use for businesses
• ·Tea shop introduces new blends using herbs grown in local gardens
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks
• ·Study finds that learning a second language improves memory in kids
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for science programs in schools
• ·Researchers discovered that drinking green tea daily may help lower LDL cholesterol levels in adults
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new skate park and sports complex
• ·The school district announced it will replace all old textbooks with digital tablets for students
• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free refills for customers with reusable mugs