Local businesses reported 20% higher holiday season sales than the previous year

Gymnastics team wins first place at national competitionStudy finds that peppermint oil boosts focus

Coffee shop roasts beans in small batchesElementary school takes students on field trip to zooFashion show raises money for women’s shelter

Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stressPet hospital offers affordable wellness plans

City hosts Fourth of July parade with floats and marching bands

Online retailer offers free shipping on orders over $50Football team signs veteran quarterback to one-year contract for upcoming season

Weather service issues tornado watch for midwestern states through Friday eveningUniversity scientists develop biodegradable packaging for fresh produce

Retail chain introduces "zero-waste" aisles with package-free food optionsSurvey finds 65% of employees want more professional development opportunities

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• ·A large bookstore announced it will host monthly author readings and book signings
• ·Researchers found that walking in forests can increase the number of immune cells in the body
• ·A city installed more public restrooms with accessible facilities for people with disabilities
• ·The government invested $2 billion in solar energy projects across the western states
• ·A major oil spill off the coast contaminated 50 miles of shoreline killing thousands of fish and seabirds
• ·Weather conditions caused delays to flights at the main airport
• ·The national hockey team announced its roster for the upcoming international tournament
• ·The government announced a new policy to support small businesses
• ·A new park was opened to provide more green space for residents
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet that orbits a star similar to our sun in the habitable zone
• ·A software company launched a new tool that helps small businesses create professional invoices
• ·Basketball team wins conference championship with last-second shot
• ·A clothing brand started a recycling program where customers can return old clothes for discounts
• ·Archaeologists found ancient tools and pottery fragments in a cave dating back 10,000 years
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on mental health in teenagers
• ·Research shows that stretching after exercise reduces muscle soreness