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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• ·Local residents organized a protest against the closure of a neighborhood community center
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with 150 units
• ·A singer released a new single that became a top hit on music charts worldwide
• ·Bloggers attend conference to learn about content marketing trends
• ·The country’s export of technology products increased by 28% in the last quarter
• ·Engineers built a flying car prototype that completed its first test flight
• ·Community hosts festival with food music and craft vendors
• ·A famous actor announced they will star in a new film based on a best-selling novel set to start filming next month
• ·Researchers found that air pollution can increase the risk of asthma in children
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint and provides tips for reducing environmental impact.
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to design a clothing line
• ·The city council voted to extend public transit hours during holiday weekends
• ·Bookstore hosts storytime for kids with local children’s author
• ·A city banned the use of fireworks in residential areas to reduce noise pollution and fire risks
• ·A city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinators
• ·A new art gallery opened in the downtown area featuring contemporary art