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 group of environmental activists organized a protest to demand stricter regulations on plastic waste disposal
• ·A bakery started offering custom cakes for special occasions which became a top-selling service
• ·A celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity gala that raised $600000 for hunger relief
• ·Book club discusses award winning novel about environmental issues
• ·Major department stores announced they will offer early holiday discounts starting next month
• ·Researchers found that drinking herbal tea can help with digestion
• ·Researchers found that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive abilities
• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread with a 48-hour ferment for deeper flavor
• ·Car companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving shuttle services for cities
• ·Bakery introduces gluten free croissants made with rice flour and tapioca starch
• ·Pet store hosts adoption event for rescue dogs and cats
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry
• ·A hotel renovated its rooms to include more energy-efficient appliances and lighting
• ·A new video streaming service launched with exclusive content
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine for livestock
• ·A bakery introduced a gluten-free bread that tasted similar to traditional wheat bread