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 major airline announced free Wi-Fi on all flights starting next year
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after a severe accident
• ·The city council approved plans to renovate an old historic building downtown
• ·The government started a campaign to encourage people to donate blood during a national shortage
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the summer months
• ·A car accident on a busy street caused minor traffic delays but no serious injuries
• ·Florist delivers free flowers to hospital patients
• ·The fire department put out a big fire in a commercial building in the city center
• ·A new museum dedicated to modern art opened its doors to the public
• ·Wildlife rescue group transports injured owl to rehabilitation center
• ·A professional soccer player signed a five-year contract with a European club worth $80 million
• ·A bakery used locally sourced fruit to make its pies and tarts
• ·A study published in a leading health journal found that spending 30 minutes in green spaces daily lowers stress hormones
• ·The government started a program to help farmers switch to drip irrigation systems
• ·The city introduced a new program to give rebates to residents who install solar panels
• ·Highway department repairs potholes on major roadways