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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• ·Research shows that meditation practice lowers blood pressure in hypertensive patients
• ·Airlines announced additional flights to meet the increasing travel demand
• ·A toy company released a new line of educational toys that teach coding to kids
• ·The prime minister attended a summit on global food security in Rome
• ·A famous actor starred in a new movie that premiered at an international festival
• ·A fast-food chain added plant-based burgers and fries to all its menus
• ·The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes on main roads to promote cycling
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine to protect farm animals from a contagious disease
• ·Furniture store introduces line of eco friendly home products
• ·Researchers found that gardening for an hour a week reduces symptoms of depression
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequality
• ·A sports league held an all star game in a small city for the first time
• ·Track and field athletes set multiple personal bests at invitational meet
• ·A study revealed that pet ownership can reduce loneliness in seniors by 40%
• ·A hospital used a new surgical technique to treat a patient with a rare heart condition
• ·The school district changed the school start time to allow students more sleep