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 local bakery won an award for its apple pie at a national food competition
• ·Researchers found that early childhood education has long term benefits for academic success
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $120 million
• ·Bird watchers spot endangered woodpecker in national forest
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users manage their personal finances and save money
• ·A library started a teen book club that focuses on young adult fiction and graphic novels
• ·A fashion store started offering alteration services to ensure proper fit
• ·Furniture store uses bamboo to make eco friendly bedroom sets
• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small African country
• ·Scientists at a leading university discovered a new compound that may inhibit the growth of cancer cells
• ·Global health organization releases new guidelines for preventing respiratory illnesses
• ·A hotel offered staycation packages with discounts for residents of the surrounding area
• ·Tennis player wins first Grand Slam title after defeating defending champion
• ·Volleyball tournament features teams from 35 colleges nationwide
• ·Fire department installs smoke detectors in elderly residents’ homes
• ·Researchers created a fast test method for a common infectious disease