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 city council voted to approve a new ordinance that bans single-use plastic bags in retail stores
• ·A study found that eating nuts regularly is good for heart health
• ·An international charity launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 580000 people in drought-affected areas
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made meal kits with step-by-step recipes
• ·A construction company used sustainable building materials to construct a new office building
• ·Magazine features profile of celebrity chef opening restaurant in small town
• ·A bakery made bread with ancient grains
• ·The community organized a beach cleanup that collected over 2 tons of trash
• ·An airline partnered with a hotel chain to offer package deals for travelers
• ·A new art gallery opened in the downtown area featuring contemporary art
• ·Candle company supports reforestation with each sale
• ·A study showed that practicing meditation can reduce anxiety by 30%
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to source all its coffee from sustainable farms
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presence
• ·A new survey found that 68% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·Researchers found that using reusable bags instead of plastic bags can reduce plastic pollution by 80%