A retail store announced it would donate 10% of holiday sales to a children’s charity

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 skillsThe military sent troops to assist in disaster relief efforts after a hurricane hit the coast

A snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 500 flights and closed government officesA tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2000 new jobs

Local authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers

The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequalityThe national ballet company announced a tour of small cities to reach more audiences

A new study indicated that working from home reduces stress for most employeesEngineers designed a new type of solar panel that works on cloudy days

Local businesses hosted a street party to celebrate the city’s 200th anniversaryA professional athlete donated $1 million to build a sports center in his hometown

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• ·A software developer created a new app that helps users track their monthly spending and savings goals
• ·Doctors used gene therapy to treat a patient with a rare genetic disorder
• ·A popular streaming service added a new category of documentaries about science and technology
• ·City officials approved a plan to plant 5000 new trees in urban parks
• ·Research finds that playing piano improves reading skills in kids
• ·The police department added more officers to patrol shopping malls during the holiday season
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a 2000-year-old mosaic floor in an ancient Greek city
• ·Librarians host story time sessions for young children every weekend
• ·A startup created a new smart thermostat that learns user habits to save energy
• ·A construction company finished building a new elementary school that can accommodate 500 students
• ·A study found weekly socializing with friends improves older adults’ mental well-being
• ·Hikers document new waterfall in national park previously unknown to officials
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s hurricane season is expected to be less active
• ·Researchers found that hiking in mountainous areas improves cardiovascular health
• ·Elementary school takes students on field trip to science museum
• ·A new study showed that getting enough sunlight during the day helps regulate sleep patterns