Weather forecasters predicted heavy snowfall for northern regions next week

A new study showed that students who get enough sleep have better academic performanceThe city implemented a new parking app that lets users find and pay for parking spots easily

A major food company announced it will reduce the amount of salt in its products by 20%Scientists discovered a new way to generate electricity from waste materialsThe school board approved plans to build a new elementary school in a growing neighborhood

Researchers found that interacting with pets can reduce stress and anxiety in adultsThe government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores and sell products digitally

A tech startup launched an app that helps users manage their personal finances and save money

Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems and eye diseases earlyWildlife rescue group rehabilitates injured fox and releases it back into wild

Local newspaper publishes special section on local businesses celebrating 50 yearsScientists develop rapid test for detecting foodborne illnesses in 30 minutes

Fitness center adds new cycling studio with virtual reality ridesStudy finds that journaling about positive experiences boosts happiness levels

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• ·Local schools reported a 92% attendance rate this year up from 85% the previous year
• ·Researchers found that spending time in gardens can reduce anxiety in adults
• ·The United Nations held a conference to discuss ways to protect endangered bird species
• ·Sheriff’s department uses K9 units to search for missing persons
• ·A retail store announced it would stay open 24 hours a day during the holiday shopping season
• ·Doctors developed a new surgical tool to make operations less invasive
• ·The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to three scientists for their work on quantum dots
• ·A medical study found that drinking green tea daily can reduce the risk of certain types of cancer
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·Research finds that board games improve social skills in shy children
• ·A drought in the southwest led to the cancellation of outdoor water use for landscaping
• ·A pet store started offering pet training classes for dogs and cats
• ·The city’s public transport system added more night services
• ·A study found daily breakfast improves high school students’ academic performance
• ·A musician performed at a charity gala that raised $45,000 for a local nonprofit
• ·Public transport fares will increase by 5 percent from next year