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 postal service announced it would hire 5000 temporary workers to handle holiday mail
• ·A farmers market accepted mobile payments
• ·Local police seized over $1.5 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring
• ·A community center opened offering free after-school programs for children from low-income households
• ·A community garden donated 100 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·A famous chef partnered with local farms to create a farm-to-table dining experience
• ·A museum hosted a lecture series by experts on ancient civilizations
• ·A group of countries signed an agreement to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030
• ·The city started a program to fine people who litter in public parks
• ·A city installed new public Wi-Fi hotspots in 15 downtown parks for residents and visitors
• ·Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six months
• ·A library added new audio books and e-books for users to borrow online
• ·Study finds that working in green offices boosts employee productivity by 15 percent
• ·A research team developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient and less expensive to produce than current models.
• ·A research study found that using public transit instead of driving can reduce an individual’s carbon footprint by 60%.
• ·Scientists found a new planet that may have the conditions to support life