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

(责任编辑：江苏省)

• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flights
• ·Car company unveils electric SUV with range of over 300 miles on single charge
• ·A major car manufacturer announced it will stop producing gasoline-powered cars by 2034 focusing on electric vehicles
• ·A local animal shelter rescued over 100 abandoned pets during a winter storm, appealing for foster homes.
• ·A study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adults
• ·City announces plan to convert old factory into community art space
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has doubled in the past two years
• ·A new survey found that 70% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·Researchers found that eating avocados regularly can lower bad cholesterol levels
• ·A discount store announced it will open 32 new locations in small towns across the country
• ·The public transit system added 25 new wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet
• ·A local theater announced plans to produce a new play written by a local high school student
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to generate electricity from waste materials
• ·A popular fast-food chain added plant-based burger options to its permanent menu
• ·A library started offering storytime for seniors where volunteers read aloud to elderly community members