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 singer’s new album debuted at number one on global music charts for two weeks
• ·Yoga studio offers restorative yoga classes for people with chronic pain
• ·Medical researchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple flu strains
• ·Police arrested five suspects in connection with a series of bank robberies in the region
• ·A school district added a new art program that teaches students pottery and digital design
• ·A major car manufacturer recalled 500,000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking system.
• ·The United Nations held a conference to discuss global food security issues
• ·A grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and granola bars
• ·A tennis player won a tournament after recovering from a long-term injury
• ·A scientist developed an eco-friendly battery that doesn’t use toxic materials
• ·A software company launched a project management tool that integrates with Google and Microsoft apps
• ·Power company offers rebates for customers who switch to energy-efficient appliances
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases birds of prey back into wild
• ·The United Nations released a report urging countries to increase funding for global vaccine access
• ·A construction company used drones to survey construction sites and improve safety
• ·The country’s education budget was increased by 10 percent