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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• ·Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends
• ·A global climate change summit ended with 120 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030
• ·A major airline improved its in - flight services to attract more passengers
• ·A taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet, cutting fuel costs by 40%
• ·A study showed that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of osteoporosis by 40%
• ·Music festival announces lineup including indie bands and Grammy-winning artists
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 30% over the past two years
• ·Cycling event draws over 1000 participants for 50 mile ride to support charity
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect old-growth forests from logging
• ·A famous writer won a prestigious literary award for her latest book
• ·Yoga studio offers classes for people with chronic pain
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for a regional award
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fifth year
• ·A popular author announced they will release two books next year one fiction and one non-fiction
• ·The government increased funding for public housing projects to address the housing shortage
• ·A soccer club signed a star player for a record $150 million transfer fee