Local businesses reported a 20% increase in sales during the recent holiday weekend, compared to the same period last year.

The city council voted to increase the minimum wage for workersA research study found that regular exercise improves mental health

A famous chef opened a new restaurant specializing in international cuisineThe government launched a program to support small businesses affected by the pandemicA new smartphone app helps users track their daily water intake

Local firefighters rescued several people from a burning buildingScientists developed a new type of material that is both strong and lightweight

A music award ceremony honored the top artists of the year

The city installed more public charging stations for electric vehiclesSoccer team wins regional title and moves to national playoffs

Study reveals that reusable water bottles cut plastic waste by 90 percentIce cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local fruit

Sheriff’s department uses K9 units to detect illegal substancesTheater shows classic movie with introduction by film historian

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• ·Scientists identified a protein that helps the body fight off viral infections like the flu
• ·A farm began selling homemade jams and preserves made from excess fruit to reduce food waste
• ·The central bank announced it would inject $6 billion into the economy to support small businesses
• ·A software company provided free technical support to its customers via phone and email
• ·Doctors recommended that people get enough sleep for better overall health
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will reduce sugar in children’s meals by 50%
• ·A best-selling author released a new mystery novel that quickly topped international book lists
• ·Scientists warned that ocean acidification is threatening coral reefs and marine life
• ·Public library offers free 3D printing workshops for community members
• ·A hospital used telemedicine to provide medical consultations to patients in remote areas
• ·A school district hired 10 new teachers to reduce class sizes in middle and high schools
• ·The city announced it will install more public charging stations for electric vehicles
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying cell aging
• ·A popular bakery chain announced it will open 30 new locations in coastal cities next spring
• ·A bakery switched to compostable packaging for all its products to reduce waste
• ·A small business owner launched an online store selling handmade wooden home decor