Local businesses reported a 23% increase in sales during the holiday season compared to the previous year

A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshopA software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goals

A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in needA grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and granola barsA photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on social media

A hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and weights for guestsA musician released a new album that received positive reviews from critics

A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building

A study showed that spending time with friends can reduce stress levelsA taxi company added a "wheelchair-accessible" filter to its app

A fashion store started selling vintage-inspired clothing for young adultsA library started offering "book rentals by mail" for homebound patrons

A farm started selling "honey sticks" as a healthy snack for kidsA fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshop

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• ·Scientists identified a new species of orchid in the Amazon rainforest with unique purple blooms
• ·A research study found that regular exercise can improve cognitive function in older adults
• ·A study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 34% compared to a meat-heavy diet
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a scientist who studies climate change and polar ice
• ·A local hockey team won the national championship for the first time in 30 years
• ·Track and field athletes win medals at regional championship
• ·An energy company announced it will phase out coal power plants by 2035
• ·Marine researchers discovered a group of rare sea turtles nesting in a protected coastal area
• ·The country’s export of goods increased by 15 percent this quarter
• ·Research finds that playing piano improves memory in older adults
• ·A hospital opened a new neonatal intensive care unit with state-of-the-art medical equipment
• ·A study found that swimming for 30 minutes three times a week can improve heart health
• ·A sports equipment store opened a new location in a suburban shopping mall, creating 15 new jobs
• ·The city council approved funds to repair potholes on major roads across the downtown area
• ·The local zoo offered special educational programs for school groups
• ·Scientists discovered a new star system with three planets