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 major airline announced plans to reduce its carbon footprint by using biofuels
• ·A bakery started using organic flour in all its breads, attracting health-conscious customers
• ·Local government plants 1000 trees to improve air quality in urban neighborhoods
• ·A retailer announced it would offer 30% off all products during its annual Black Friday sale
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps users edit photos on their smartphones
• ·A major food company announced it will reduce the amount of salt in its products by 20%
• ·The space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past life
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·A local bookstore hosted a children’s storytime event that drew over 80 kids and their parents
• ·Scientists developed a new method to test for COVID 19 that is faster and more accurate
• ·A medical study found that taking a 10-minute walk every hour improves posture and reduces back pain
• ·A small business owner started a blog about their industry that gained 5,000 followers
• ·Florist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements
• ·Research shows that walking on grass improves balance in seniors
• ·A bakery introduced a seasonal peppermint bark that became a top seller during the holiday season
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to prevent cyberbullying