Bakery introduces gluten free pastries made with almond and coconut flour

A museum acquired a painting by a famous impressionist artist for its permanent collectionA local farm started selling fresh eggs and honey at a weekly farmers market

Engineers built a new dam to provide flood control and hydroelectric power to a regionThe postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines for online ordersA celebrity chef published a cookbook featuring recipes from their travels around the world

Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of glass saves over 300 pounds of carbon dioxideA city launched a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment

An airline announced it would add new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelers

A study showed that practicing tai chi improves balance and reduces fall risk in seniorsGlobal health organization releases new guidelines for preventing respiratory illnesses

Local farmers market introduces weekly workshops on organic gardening techniquesTech startup unveils portable device that monitors air quality in real time

International space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near EarthSchool district provides free laptops to students from low income households

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• ·The local zoo offered educational programs for school groups to learn about wildlife conservation
• ·Skateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes
• ·A popular online retailer offered free two-day shipping on all orders during its annual sale
• ·A local library announced it will offer free coding classes for children and teens starting next month, funded by a private donation.
• ·Camping store expands selection of gear for outdoor adventures
• ·A study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 17% in some people
• ·Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in Colombia
• ·A farm started a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program where members receive weekly produce boxes
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·The WHO launched a program to train healthcare workers in developing countries
• ·A pharmaceutical firm reported positive results from trials of a new drug for treating Parkinson’s disease
• ·A local bakery started delivering bread to local restaurants
• ·A construction company began work on a new bridge to replace an aging structure
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against the flu
• ·A study found that eating a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 30% compared to a meat-heavy diet.
• ·Tea shop creates new blends using herbs grown in local community gardens