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 tech startup raised $250 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.5 billion
• ·The city implemented a new parking system to make finding parking easier downtown
• ·A grocery store started labeling products with their origin to help customers support local farmers
• ·Research indicates that regular stretching reduces muscle soreness
• ·School district provides free laptops to students from low income households
• ·Research indicates that meditation reduces symptoms of anxiety
• ·A local bookstore added a children’s play area to encourage families to spend more time browsing
• ·Car company unveils electric SUV with range of over 300 miles on single charge
• ·A city council approved a plan to plant 1,000 new trees in urban parks over the next year
• ·A research team developed a new vaccine for a common animal disease
• ·A famous writer gave a lecture at the local library about her creative process
• ·A sports team hired a new coach with experience winning national championships
• ·The fire department held a free smoke detector installation event for low-income families
• ·A grocery store started selling organic and non-GMO products in a dedicated section of the store
• ·The space agency announced plans to send a rover to explore a distant asteroid
• ·Researchers developed a new type of battery that is recyclable and better for the environment