A famous actor donated a large sum of money to a children’s charity

The government released data showing a 4.5% increase in exports during the last quarterA supermarket chain started selling “imperfect” fruits and vegetables at discounted prices

A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language developmentThe military sent troops to assist in disaster relief after a hurricane hit the east coastA snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 600 flights and closed government offices

A tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2500 new jobsLocal authorities launched a recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and laptops

The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying income inequality

A fast-food chain announced it will reduce sugar in children’s meals by 50%Theater shows classic film with live musical accompaniment

Research finds that playing piano improves reading skills in kidsCamping store sells lightweight gear for backpacking trips

Marine biologists work to restore coral reefs damaged by pollutionSchool newsletter highlights student achievements in science fairs

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• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of glass saves over 300 pounds of carbon dioxide
• ·A popular actor donated a large sum to a children’s charity
• ·A popular social media platform added new privacy features to protect user information
• ·A local artist painted a mural celebrating the city’s immigrant communities
• ·Clothing brand uses recycled denim to create new line of jackets
• ·A river in the south overflowed its banks, causing damage to 60 farms and several roads
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows to its library
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·The national hockey league started its new season with a special opening ceremony
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequality
• ·A hospital started a support group for families of patients with Alzheimer’s disease
• ·Doctors used gene therapy to treat a patient with a rare genetic disorder
• ·Coffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central America
• ·The public transit system added 40 new electric buses to its fleet to cut emissions
• ·The national basketball team hired a new coach with international experience
• ·Researchers found that reading to young children every day improves their language skills by age five