Local businesses reported increased sales during the holiday season

A drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for residentsThe Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them learn digital skillsA discount store announced it will open 30 new locations in small towns across the countryResearchers found that lack of sleep can increase the risk of developing high blood pressure

The prime minister attended an international conference on climate change and carbon reductionA fire at a shopping mall caused damage to several stores but no injuries were reported

A streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows to its library

Police used facial recognition technology to identify and arrest a fugitive wanted for theftStudy shows that adding garlic to meals lowers cholesterol levels in adults

Furniture store sells modular sofas made from recycled polyester fabricLibrary offers free access to online language learning platform for cardholders

Skateboard competition awards $10000 prize to winner of best trick contestResearch indicates that getting enough sleep improves immune system function

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• ·A major clothing brand announced it will use only sustainable and recycled materials in its products by 2030.
• ·A taxi company offered discounted rates for students with a valid school ID
• ·Volunteers cleaned up 8 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debris
• ·A sports brand released a new line of eco friendly athletic wear
• ·Research finds that learning to play an instrument improves hand eye coordination
• ·The school district added a financial literacy course to the curriculum
• ·A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisories
• ·Sports league introduces new safety rules for youth athletes to prevent injuries
• ·Weather conditions improved allowing a canceled sports event to be rescheduled
• ·A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted price
• ·A city added 20 miles of new bike lanes to make cycling safer for commuters
• ·Researchers found that drinking herbal tea can help with digestion
• ·The postal service announced it would deliver packages on Sundays during the holiday season
• ·Government allocates $20 million to upgrade rural internet infrastructure
• ·Researchers found that walking in forests reduces levels of harmful chemicals in the blood
• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at national competition