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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• ·Doctors reported an increase in the number of patients with respiratory problems
• ·Bakery gains viral attention for matcha-flavored sourdough bread
• ·A musician released a new album that was reviewed positively by a national music magazine
• ·Researchers found that yoga can improve flexibility and reduce joint pain in arthritis patients
• ·A startup launched a new device to monitor air quality in homes
• ·A fire department hosted a community barbecue to raise funds for new equipment
• ·Researchers found that eating dark chocolate improves blood flow to the brain
• ·An oil company announced it will build a new carbon capture facility at its refinery
• ·A company launched a new drone that can plant 10,000 trees per day aiming to combat deforestation
• ·Scientists at a leading university identified a new protein that could slow the spread of certain cancers
• ·A tech company announced plans to hire more employees in the coming year
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks
• ·The police department launched a new program to combat cyberbullying among teenagers
• ·Local police started a program to teach pedestrian safety to elementary school students
• ·The mayor announced a plan to build 9000 affordable housing units over the next five years
• ·A taxi company added 10 wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet