Local businesses reported a 20% increase in sales during the recent holiday weekend, compared to the same period last year.

The city council voted to increase the minimum wage for workersA research study found that regular exercise improves mental health

A famous chef opened a new restaurant specializing in international cuisineThe government launched a program to support small businesses affected by the pandemicA new smartphone app helps users track their daily water intake

Local firefighters rescued several people from a burning buildingScientists developed a new type of material that is both strong and lightweight

A music award ceremony honored the top artists of the year

The city installed more public charging stations for electric vehiclesSoccer team wins regional title and moves to national playoffs

Study reveals that reusable water bottles cut plastic waste by 90 percentIce cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local fruit

Sheriff’s department uses K9 units to detect illegal substancesTheater shows classic movie with introduction by film historian

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• ·The government announced a new program to help small businesses adopt digital tools
• ·Power company starts pilot program for smart meters to help customers save energy
• ·A new study revealed that remote work has increased employee productivity by an average of 12% for companies in the tech sector.
• ·A leading streaming service released a documentary about the history of space exploration
• ·Marine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 8% per year
• ·A community held a festival celebrating its immigrant heritage with traditional food and music
• ·Coffee shop roasts coffee beans in small batches for freshness
• ·The space agency announced plans to build a research station on the moon by 2035
• ·The national soccer league announced plans to add a women’s division next year
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems early
• ·Engineers created a new type of battery that can power electric vehicles for 500 miles on one charge
• ·Researchers studied the effects of climate change on wildlife
• ·Engineers created a new type of solar panel that is 40% more efficient than current models
• ·Health officials issued a warning about a recent outbreak of food poisoning linked to contaminated lettuce
• ·A city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the appearance of downtown
• ·A study showed that eating breakfast within an hour of waking can boost metabolism