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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• ·Marine biologists work to restore damaged coral reefs
• ·Biologists use drone technology to count seal populations in Arctic waters
• ·The city hosted an art fair featuring works by local and regional artists
• ·City officials revealed plans to build a new downtown park with walking trails and a community garden
• ·A farm started a educational program for school groups to learn about farming
• ·A café introduced a new menu item inspired by Mediterranean cuisine
• ·The postal service announced it will expand Sunday delivery to more cities across the country
• ·The railway service announced discounted fares for senior citizens and people with disabilities
• ·A small business owner started selling their products at a national trade show to reach a wider audience
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport terminal to handle increased passenger traffic
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning
• ·A farm began selling grass-fed beef and free-range eggs to local restaurants and grocery stores
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for dengue fever that delivers results in 15 minutes
• ·A bakery started making gluten free bread using quinoa and chia seeds
• ·Researchers developed a new treatment for a rare medical condition
• ·A study found that getting enough exercise can improve memory and cognitive function in older adults