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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• ·The national volleyball team participated in an international competition
• ·The city’s public transport system reduced fares for students and seniors
• ·Police recovered over $50000 worth of stolen electronics during a raid on a storage facility
• ·Researchers found that family meals help improve children’s eating habits
• ·A research team found a way to reduce the cost of renewable energy production
• ·A community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween
• ·A local high school’s robotics team won second place at an international competition in Tokyo
• ·A school district purchased new laptops for all high school students
• ·Research indicates that early reading programs improve literacy rates in preschoolers
• ·A severe thunderstorm with hail damaged hundreds of cars and rooftops in a suburban area
• ·Health officials issued a warning about a rise in cases of Lyme disease in wooded suburban areas
• ·A tech company announced plans to open a new office in a major city on the West Coast
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products increased by 17% this quarter
• ·A museum displayed ancient Greek artifacts, including statues, vases, and coins
• ·Dance studio hosts summer camp for kids interested in hip hop and ballet
• ·A scientist discovered a new antibiotic that can treat infections resistant to current medications