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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• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2 percent due to lower food prices
• ·A construction company finished building a new bridge that reduces travel time between two cities by 20 minutes
• ·A skier won the World Cup race in the slalom event after a close competition with the second-place finisher
• ·Scientists identified a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star
• ·A hospital started offering virtual physical therapy sessions for patients recovering from injuries
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments improves memory in older adults
• ·A popular fast-food chain announced it will add plant-based menu items to all its locations, responding to consumer demand for healthier options.
• ·Researchers developed a new blood test that can detect early signs of Parkinson’s disease
• ·A university basketball team qualified for the national tournament after winning their regional game
• ·Online retailer offers free shipping on all orders over $75
• ·Scientists discovered a new type of bee that pollinates crops more efficiently than others
• ·Track and field athletes set multiple personal bests at invitational meet
• ·A local restaurant won a national award for its food
• ·A tech company collaborated with a car manufacturer to develop self driving technology
• ·A construction company finished building a new elementary school with 20 classrooms
• ·A car manufacturer revealed a new electric sedan with a 500-mile driving range