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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• ·A new hospital wing dedicated to children’s care opened this week
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 45% since the start of the decade
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of fish in a deep-sea vent off the coast of Australia
• ·A community center offered free yoga classes for seniors to improve balance and flexibility
• ·A startup company launched an app that helps users track their daily calorie intake and exercise
• ·Local farmers markets reported a surge in customers looking for organic produce
• ·The government increased funding for research into treatments for Alzheimer's disease
• ·A local high school’s robotics team won second place at an international competition in Tokyo
• ·A new study finds that regular exercise can improve mental health in adults
• ·A scientist discovered a new way to convert plastic waste into fuel
• ·An environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 31% over the past decade
• ·Scientists developed a new rapid test for a viral infection that gives results in 15 minutes
• ·A scientist published a study showing that urban green spaces can lower air pollution levels
• ·Researchers found that eating fish regularly can improve brain function in adults
• ·Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends
• ·Farmers used drone technology to monitor crop health and optimize irrigation