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 charity organization built temporary housing for families displaced by a volcanic eruption
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian history with artifacts on loan from overseas
• ·The postal service announced it would hire 6000 temporary workers to handle holiday mail
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·A community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees new to the area
• ·The national economy grew by 3.6% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·The stock market recovered quickly after a short period of volatility
• ·Researchers found that eating garlic regularly can lower blood pressure in people with hypertension
• ·A hotel announced it will switch to 100% renewable energy by installing solar panels on its roof
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A coffee roaster partnered with a fair-trade organization to source beans from small-scale farmers
• ·The United Nations released a report on climate change impacts on coastal communities
• ·A major airline offered 50% off flights for families traveling with children under 12
• ·The country’s economy grew by 23 percent in the last quarter
• ·A bakery introduced low-sugar cookies with whole-grain flour, popular with parents
• ·The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet