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 small plane crashed in a mountainous area with the pilot rescued by a search team
• ·A tech startup introduced a new app that helps users learn a new language quickly
• ·A fitness app added new features, including personalized workout plans and nutrition tracking
• ·Study finds that listening to classical music improves focus while studying
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·The government announced a new funding package to support small businesses affected by recent economic challenges
• ·A new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 21% in the past year
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a renowned historian about ancient Egyptian civilization
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community leading to millions in losses
• ·A scientist discovered a new way to convert plastic waste into fuel
• ·A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $180 million with a new team
• ·Researchers found that spending time with pets can lower blood pressure
• ·Plant store offers workshops on indoor gardening for apartment dwellers
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for asthma that works faster and has fewer side effects
• ·Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 5-year-old child giving them a new chance at life
• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to an increase in sales of air conditioners and fans