Local businesses reported increased sales during the holiday season

A drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for residentsThe Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them learn digital skillsA discount store announced it will open 30 new locations in small towns across the countryResearchers found that lack of sleep can increase the risk of developing high blood pressure

The prime minister attended an international conference on climate change and carbon reductionA fire at a shopping mall caused damage to several stores but no injuries were reported

A streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows to its library

Police used facial recognition technology to identify and arrest a fugitive wanted for theftStudy shows that adding garlic to meals lowers cholesterol levels in adults

Furniture store sells modular sofas made from recycled polyester fabricLibrary offers free access to online language learning platform for cardholders

Skateboard competition awards $10000 prize to winner of best trick contestResearch indicates that getting enough sleep improves immune system function

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• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·A hotel chain replaced single-use toiletries with refillable containers in all rooms
• ·Scientists identified a new gene linked to increased resistance to common respiratory illnesses
• ·A new study showed that listening to upbeat music while working out increases endurance
• ·A local newspaper printed a special section on local history
• ·The government invested millions of dollars in upgrading the country’s internet infrastructure
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to promote recycling
• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 110°F forcing schools to close early
• ·A team of veterinarians opened a new animal hospital specializing in exotic pets
• ·A retail company raised its employee minimum wage to $19 per hour benefiting 15000 workers
• ·A local café introduced a new matcha latte with homemade honey that quickly became a customer favorite
• ·Local schools will extend their after school programs to support working parents
• ·Researchers calculated that using public transit reduces carbon emissions by 45% per person
• ·Local farmers protested against low crop prices demanding government support to cover production costs
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in the field of environmental science
• ·A fashion brand released a collection made from recycled denim and organic cotton