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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