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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• ·Researchers at a university found that listening to classical music can improve focus and productivity in students during study sessions.
• ·The city hosted an art auction to raise money for local charities
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect wildflowers in national parks
• ·The government announced plans to build more affordable housing units
• ·A bookstore offered a monthly book subscription service
• ·Football team names former player as head coach for upcoming season
• ·Camera store offers beginner photography workshops on weekends
• ·A government agency updated its website to include more resources for small business owners
• ·A popular streaming service added a new category of documentaries about science and technology
• ·A global tech giant said it will invest $2.9 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 49% by 2030
• ·A taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet cutting fuel costs by 40%
• ·A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use smartphones
• ·Study finds that journaling reduces stress and anxiety in college students
• ·The local zoo announced the arrival of a new animal from a conservation program
• ·A farm started selling homemade honey and beeswax products at local farmers markets
• ·A charity organization launched a drive to collect books for schools in developing countries