A grocery store chain raised its employee discount to 25% for all full-time staff

A community held a festival celebrating its immigrant heritage with traditional food and musicResearchers found that air pollution from traffic increases the risk of respiratory illnesses in children

The transportation ministry added more crosswalks and pedestrian signals in busy areasA famous poet was awarded a lifetime achievement award for their contributions to literatureA hospital started a program to help patients with chronic pain manage symptoms without opioids

A retail store announced it would donate a portion 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 development

The government announced plans to upgrade public restrooms in parks and transportation hubsA well-known artist’s latest exhibition opened to positive reviews drawing over 12000 visitors on its first weekend

The stock market reached a new record high on Tuesday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare firmsA powerful storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power cuts and forcing coastal residents to evacuate

Education ministers from across the region agreed to adopt a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schoolsResearchers found that regular consumption of a specific fruit may lower the risk of heart disease by 25%

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• ·Engineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer
• ·The national handball team won the national championship
• ·A coffee shop introduced a new line of specialty teas, including herbal and loose-leaf varieties
• ·A university research team studied the impact of climate change on coastal communities
• ·Highway department repaves major road to improve safety
• ·A gym offered family memberships at a discounted rate to encourage family fitness
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour with concerts scheduled in 40 countries over the next year
• ·A team of marine researchers documented a significant increase in sea turtle nesting sites along the southern coast
• ·A global tech giant said it will invest $2.8 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 48% by 2030
• ·A bakery introduced a new line of low sugar pastries for health conscious customers
• ·The government started a campaign to encourage citizens to vote in the upcoming local elections
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users manage their finances
• ·Firefighters rescue family of four from house fire in early morning hours
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new skate park in a suburban neighborhood
• ·A soccer team signed an 18-year-old player from its youth academy to a professional contract
• ·Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performance