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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• ·Scientists discovered a new species of insect in a tropical rainforest
• ·A community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a car manufacturer to develop self - driving cars
• ·A local farm started selling fresh eggs and honey at a weekly farmers market
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of almonds may lower the risk of heart disease by 25%
• ·Lifeguards teach CPR to beachgoers during summer months
• ·Researchers found that regular swimming improves cardiovascular health in older adults
• ·A team of veterinarians provided free dental care for pets at a local community center
• ·A fashion brand released a collection made from recycled denim and organic cotton
• ·A popular music artist released a new album which topped the charts in over 25 countries within 24 hours
• ·Local farmers markets reported record attendance during the summer months
• ·Researchers found that spending time gardening reduces symptoms of anxiety in older adults
• ·A fashion store started a clothing swap program to encourage sustainable fashion practices
• ·A global summit on gender equality ended with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2030
• ·A software company released a new game app that was downloaded 500000 times in a month
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing event with a best selling mystery author