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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• ·Pet sitting service offers overnight care for exotic pets like snakes and lizards
• ·A city hosted a cultural festival that featured music dance and food from 25 different countries
• ·Weather agency predicts above average rainfall for summer months in coastal regions
• ·A hospital opened a new pediatric emergency room with child friendly decor
• ·A new library was built in a suburban neighborhood
• ·Heavy rains caused mudslides in mountainous areas blocking roads and isolating small communities
• ·A airline added new routes to small cities in the Midwest and Southeast
• ·Scientists warned that rising ocean temperatures are causing coral bleaching in tropical reefs
• ·The government introduced new laws to ban the sale of single-use plastics like straws and utensils
• ·A wildlife conservation group released 50 endangered butterflies into a protected meadow
• ·A music festival attracted over 90000 attendees and raised $3 million for charity
• ·A global climate change summit concluded with 112 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 51% by 2030
• ·A city expanded its bike-sharing program to include 500 new electric bikes
• ·Radio station adds new program focused on local music and artists
• ·A study revealed that students who read for pleasure have higher vocabulary skills
• ·A tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five years