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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• ·A heatwave in the southeast pushed temperatures to record highs prompting heat safety alerts
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children helps develop their literacy skills
• ·A new shopping mall opened its doors attracting thousands of visitors on the first day
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing temporary shelter use
• ·The military provided assistance to local authorities in evacuating residents from a flood-prone area
• ·A government program provided grants to small businesses affected by recent natural disasters
• ·A gym added a new section for weight training equipment
• ·Global oil prices dropped by 4% after OPEC announced plans to increase production next quarter
• ·Archaeologists uncover remains of ancient marketplace in historical city center
• ·Volunteers planted over 1000 trees in a city park as part of a reforestation project
• ·A major airline announced it will increase the number of flights to popular vacation destinations during the summer months
• ·A museum acquired a painting by a famous impressionist artist for its permanent collection
• ·Local police partnered with schools to launch an anti-bullying campaign featuring workshops and awareness events
• ·Researchers found that listening to classical music improves concentration while studying
• ·Local police seized over $1.5 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected drug trafficking ring
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a stone temple in a jungle region dating back 2500 years