Local businesses reported a 24% increase in sales during the holiday season compared to the previous year

Doctors developed a vaccine to protect children in Africa from a deadly childhood diseaseThe community center hosted a job fair with 50 local companies hiring for various positions

A new study showed that students who get 8 hours of sleep a night get better gradesThe city installed a new parking app that lets users reserve spots and pay for parking onlineA major food company announced it will cut sugar in its cereals by 30% over the next year

Scientists created a device that generates electricity from food waste in homesThe school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhood

Researchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults

The government started a program to help small businesses set up online storesPet groomer uses organic products for pets with allergies

Firefighters use drones to monitor wildfire spread in rural areasTravel magazine lists top hidden travel destinations for budget travelers

Research finds that board games improve communication skills in familiesShoe brand makes shoes from recycled rubber and organic cotton

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• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public schools with new technology
• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to an increase in sales of air conditioners and fans
• ·A bakery won a gold medal at an international baking competition for its sourdough bread
• ·A major retail chain announced plans to open 50 new stores in small towns over the next two years
• ·Schools added mental health workshops to the academic calendar for students and staff
• ·Scientists develop new method to recycle plastic waste into building materials
• ·A local high school won the national robotics competition beating 100 other teams from across the country
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·A construction company finished building a new hospital wing that adds 50 new beds
• ·A new high-speed internet service was launched in rural areas providing faster connectivity to underserved communities
• ·A tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology in a deal worth $560 million
• ·Researchers found that spending time gardening reduces symptoms of anxiety in older adults
• ·A tech company launched a new virtual reality game set in a fantasy world
• ·A city banned plastic bags in all grocery stores and retail shops
• ·A construction company finished building a new elementary school that can accommodate 500 students
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps people learn foreign languages quickly