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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• ·Researchers found that cuddling with pets reduces stress hormones in the body
• ·A small boat capsized in a lake with all passengers rescued by nearby boaters
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of their work at a local gallery that ran for two weeks
• ·A small plane crashed in a mountainous area with the pilot rescued by a search team
• ·Online retailer offers free shipping for orders over $50
• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on 100 year history of the city
• ·A study showed that eating more whole grains can reduce the risk of stroke by 20%
• ·A small café started offering free Wi-Fi to customers who spend over $5 on food or drinks
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel
• ·A social media platform added tools to help users manage their screen time
• ·Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travel
• ·Local farmers reported a record harvest this year thanks to favorable weather and advanced agricultural techniques
• ·Study shows that adding garlic to meals lowers blood pressure in adults
• ·A clothing brand donated a portion of its sales to environmental charities
• ·City officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festival
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 15% over the past five years thanks to conservation efforts