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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• ·Camping store sells lightweight gear for backpackers
• ·A soccer team signed a star player from a European league for a record $150 million
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a severe thunderstorm with strong winds for the weekend
• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new subway line to connect the airport to the city center
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of berries daily can boost immune system function
• ·The city’s public library added more online resources for students learning from home
• ·The United Nations held a summit to discuss strategies to reduce global plastic waste
• ·The government provided grants to farmers who grow organic crops
• ·A high school hosted its first international cultural festival, featuring food and performances from 15 countries
• ·A well-known director announced plans to film a new movie based on a best-selling novel
• ·A hotel started offering pet-friendly rooms with beds and bowls for guests’ furry companions
• ·Scientists identified a protein that helps the body fight off viral infections like the flu
• ·A study showed that walking 30 minutes a day can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems early
• ·A city hosted a holiday parade that featured 50 floats and was watched by 10,000 people
• ·A new study revealed that social media use can affect self esteem in teenagers