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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• ·A restaurant introduced a weekend brunch menu with homemade hash and avocado toast
• ·City officials approved a $390 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·A drought in the southwest led to the restriction of outdoor water use for businesses
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new public library in the western neighborhood
• ·A tech company planned to expand to new countries
• ·Scientists invented a new type of battery that can store energy for longer periods of time
• ·Survey shows majority of employees want more flexible work hours post pandemic
• ·Local firefighters rescued three people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported
• ·The government offered tax breaks to businesses that install solar panels on their buildings
• ·The national economy grew by 3.2% last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·A new art museum opened in the city center featuring works by Indigenous artists
• ·Research shows that regular dinners with friends boost mental health
• ·A major tech company released a new tablet with a foldable screen and enhanced processing power
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.9% in August the lowest in two years
• ·A study found that listening to music while working can improve productivity for some people
• ·Biologists develop bee-safe pesticide