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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• ·Police arrested four suspects in connection with a series of burglaries in a wealthy neighborhood
• ·A bakery started making custom cakes for weddings and special events
• ·A fashion store donated unsold clothing to a homeless shelter instead of throwing it away
• ·A study revealed that using blue light filters on devices can reduce eye fatigue by 45%
• ·A study revealed that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type
• ·Firefighters use drones to find missing hiker in remote wilderness area
• ·A bakery started making custom cookies for corporate events and parties
• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to an increase in sales of air conditioners and fans
• ·Landslides in mountainous regions blocked four major highways stranding hundreds of drivers
• ·The national hockey league started its new season with a special opening ceremony
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill to practice saving people from tall buildings
• ·A restaurant started offering takeout and delivery services that now make up 30% of its sales
• ·A pet store started offering pet wellness checks with a licensed veterinarian once a month
• ·A local YMCA started offering free swimming lessons for children from low-income families
• ·Engineers designed a new type of solar panel that works efficiently even on cloudy days
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to promote healthy eating